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TIL Dr. Leonid Rogozov developed appendicitis during the Soviet Antarctic Expedition and had to self-surgically perform an appendectomy since there were no other physicians present. He returned to work two weeks later and was eventually awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

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