If only one kidney is present, that kidney can adjust to filter as much as two kidneys would normally. In such a situation, the nephrons compensate individually by increasing in size--a process known as hypertrophy--to handle the extra load. This happens with no adverse effects, even over years.
If a sword had memory, it might be grateful to the forge fire, but never fond of it. Sammy Sosa hit the longest home run in home run derby. It was 528 feet, followed by 524 and 520 feet, also by Sosa.
A topic of much debate, the biggest home run in major league history was said to have been hit by New York Yankee Mickey Mantle on Sept. 10, 1960. Considered the longest home run ever, this ball is estimated to have travelled around 643 feet and was hit against the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium in Detroit.