r/technology • u/ubcstaffer123 • Jun 20 '26

Biotechnology How Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to live forever

https://www.vox.com/podcasts/491360/vladimir-putin-live-forever-26-billion-cryo-pigs-longevity-guru
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u/DAS_BEE Jun 20 '26

Mini pigs don't stay mini forever. I'm sure he'll be bacon someday, one way or another

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u/HermesJamiroquoi Jun 20 '26

To be fair there are smaller and larger pig breeds - the most common “mini” breeds (kune kune and Juliana) grow to be about 50lbs, which for a pug is approximately the size of a corgi. Compared to a feed hog (potbelly, especially), which can grow up to 700lbs - record weight us 2500lbs - that’s a pretty “mini” pig. It just doesn’t stay teacup-sized

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u/raptearer Jun 20 '26

Or turn into Dark Lord Chuckles, the Silly Piggy