If you look at a raw chart of the price of gas, and how much it has gone up since 1919 (the first year of available EIA statistics), it does indeed look scary. You can see a low of $0.17/gallon in 1931 rise all the way up to $3.53/gallon in 2011.he simple definition of inflation according to Wikipedia is: âA rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.â Keep in mind, that at the end of World War I, average annual income was only $1,500. Currently, annual income is around $50,000.
Greenstick fracture. Greenstick fractures on X-ray. A greenstick fracture is a fracture in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and breaks. Greenstick fractures usually occur most often during infancy and childhood when bones are soft. The name is by analogy with green (i.e., fresh) wood which similarly breaks on the outside when bent.
What is a knee fracture? A knee fracture is a break or crack in 1 or more of the bones in the knee joint. It may be just a bend or small crack in the bone, or the bone may break into pieces or shatter. Some fractures may stick out through the skin. The bones in the knee include the upper leg bone (also called the thighbone or femur), the 2 lower leg bones (the tibia and the fibula), and the kneecap (patella). What is the cause? Knee fractures can happen in many ways, like falls, car accidents, sports activities, or direct hits to the knee. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include: Pain, swelling, bruising, or tenderness that happens right after the injury; Pain when the injured area is touched or that keeps you from putting weight on the leg; Trouble bending the knee; Pain made worse by movement