Absolute Johannes factotum
- SCP-2128 (?)
- SCP-2128 is a stone furnace, once called "The Liars' Cradle," that instantly incinerates any human who tells a lie while inside it, regardless of their intent or prior knowledge of the truth. If a true statement is made, nothing happens. This ancient device, created by a cult, has displayed knowledge of highly classified and future events, and is used by the Foundation to prevent disasters by testing statements with condemned personnel. However, it considers all factually untrue statements as lies, and has shown a disturbing sapient hunger for "meat".
- Robert Liston (?)
- The article about Robert Liston is appropriate for summarization. It details the life and career of a significant historical figure in medicine and provides interesting insights into surgical practices before modern anaesthesia and hygiene. Robert Liston (1794–1847) was a renowned Scottish surgeon, famous for his extraordinary speed and skill during an era when operations were performed without anaesthetics, making quickness crucial for patient survival and pain reduction. He became the first Professor of Clinical Surgery at University College Hospital in London and achieved historical significance by performing the first public surgery in Europe using modern anaesthesia (ether) in 1846. Liston was also known for his strong character, sometimes confrontational style, and for inventing medical tools like bulldog forceps and a specific leg splint still in use today. Despite a colorful reputation, including an apocryphal story of a surgery with a 300% mortality rate, his contributions were pivotal in the development of surgery and influenced pioneers of anaesthesia and aseptic technique.