Did you know what toxic shock syndrome is?

Did you know that Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of Staphylococcus bacteria?

Did you know that earliest cases of toxic shock syndrome involved women who were using tampons during their periods (menstruation)?

Did you know that Toxic shock syndrome can also occur with skin infections, burns, and after surgery?

Did you know that toxic shock syndrome is a condition that can also affect children, postmenopausal women, and men?

Did you know that toxic shock syndrome risk factors include?

• Childbirth
• Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection, commonly called a Staph infection
• Foreign bodies or packings (such as those used to stop nosebleeds)
• Menstruation
• Surgery
• Tampon use (particularly if you leave on in for a long time)
• Use of barrier contraceptives such as a diaphragm or vaginal sponge
• Wound infection after surgery

Did you know these are Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome?

• Confusion
• Diarrhea
• General ill-feeling
• Headaches
• High fever, sometimes accompanied by chills
• Low blood pressure
• Muscle aches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Organ failure (usually kidneys and liver)
• Redness of eyes, mouth, throat
• Seizures
• Widespread red rash that looks like a sunburn -- skin peeling occurs 1 or 2 weeks after the rash, particularly on the palms of the hand or bottom of the feet

Did you know that there is no single test that can diagnose toxic shock syndrome?

Did you know that there is several diagnosis criteria to look at such as fever, low blood pressure, a rash that peels after 1-2 weeks, and problems with the function of at least three organs?

• Antibiotics for any infection (may be given through an IV)
• Dialysis (if severe kidney problems are present)
• Fluids through a vein (IV)
• Methods to control blood pressure
• Intravenous gamma globulin may help in severe cases

Did you know that Toxic shock syndrome may be deadly in up to 50% of cases?

Did you know that Toxic Shock Syndrome may return in those that survive?

Did you know that Toxic Shock Syndrome may create Severe organ dysfunction such as Kidney failure, Heart failure, and Liver failure?

Did you know that Toxic shock syndrome is a medical emergency and you need to seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash, fever, and feel ill, particularly during menstruation and tampon use or if you have had recent surgery?

Did you know that Menstrual toxic shock syndrome can be prevented by avoiding the use of highly absorbent tampons?

Did you know that you can reduce your risk of toxic shock syndrome by changing tampons more frequently and using tampons only once in a while (not regularly) during menstruation?

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Did you know that the Museum of Death was originally located in San Diego's 1st mortuary's in a building once owned by Wyatt Earp?

Did you know that The World Famous Museum  of Death was founded in San Diego June 1, 1995? Did you know that the Museum of Death was originally located in San Diego's 1st mortuary's in a building once owned by Wyatt Earp? James Healy and Cathee Shultz Did you know that James Healy and Cathee Shultz were the founders of the Museum of Death? Did you know that James Healy and Cathee Shultz realized the void in the Death education in this country and decided to make Death their Life's work? Did you know that  the Museum of Death houses the worlds largest collection of Serial Murderer Artwork, Photos of the Charles Manson Crime Scenes, the Guillotined Severed Head of the Blue Beard of Paris, Henri Landru, Original Crime Scene and Morgue Photos from the Grisly BLACK DAHLIA MURDERS, a Body Bag and Coffin collection, replicas of Full Size Execution Devices, Mortician and Autopsy Instruments, Pet Death Taxidermy, and much much more? Did you know that  the Museum of Death have on display videos of autopsies and serial killers, the Heaven's Gate Cult recruiting video, and the infamous Traces (not faces) of Death video, all real (not re-enacted) Death footage? Did you know that the Museum of Death is a self- guided tour, lasting approximately 45 minutes to an hour, but those who can stomach it stay as long as they like, the movies run for hours? Did you know that there is not an age limit for the Museum of Death because WE ALL DIE but they STRONGLY recommend MATURE AUDIENCES?

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Did you know that Phil Jackson's 10th NBA championship as head coach surpassed the record for most championships won by a head coach previously held by Red Auerbach?

Did you know that on January 7, 2007, Phil Jackson won his 900th game, currently placing him 9th on the all-time win list for NBA coaches?

Did you know that when Phil Jackson lost the 2008 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, it was only the 2nd time in 11 appearances that Jackson had lost an NBA Finals?

Did you know that on December 25, 2008, Jackson became the sixth coach to win 1,000 games?

Did you know that Phil Jackson was the fastest Coach to win 1,000 games, surpassing Pat Riley, who had taken 11 more games than Jackson?

 Did you know that Phil Jackson's 10th NBA championship as head coach surpassed the record for most championships won by a head coach previously held by Red Auerbach?

Did you know that on February 3, 2010, Jackson recorded his 534th win as Lakers head coach, surpassing Pat Riley to become the most successful coach in franchise history?

Did you know that Phil Jackson tied original Lakers head coach John Kundla's record for most championships won by a head coach in franchise history?

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Did you know that Larry Brown is the only coach ever to have led a college team to a championship and an NBA team to a championship?

Did you know that Larry Brown is probably the best coach ever at getting the most out of bad teams?

Did you know that in Browns 25-year career as an NBA head coach, he has a record of 1240-910 and a winning percentage of .577?

Did you know that Larry Brown is the only coach ever to have led a college team to a championship and an NBA team to a championship?

Did you know that Larry Brown led the Kansas Jayhawks to a title in 1988 and the Detroit Pistons 

to a championship in 2004?

Did you know that Larry Brown also is the only coach to have led seven different teams to the playoffs?

Did you know that Brown won the Coach of the Year Award in 2000-01 with the 76ers and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002?

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Did you know that as of July 2010, Team Hoyts had competed in 1032 endurance events, including 68 marathons and six Ironman triathlons?

Did you know that Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt, born June 1, 1940) and son (Rick Hoyt, born January 10, 1962) team from Holland, Massachusetts who have competed together in various athletic endeavors, including marathons and triathlons?

Did you know that Rick has cerebral palsy and during competition Dick pulls Rick in a special boat as they swim, carries him in a special seat in the front of a bicycle, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run?

Did you know that Team Hoyt was inducted to theIronman Hall of Fame in 2008?

Did you know that Rick Hoyt was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth after his umbilical cord became twisted around his neck, which caused the blockage of oxygen flow?

Did you know that many doctors encouraged the Hoyts to institutionalize Rick, informing them that he would be nothing more than a "vegetable?

Did you know that Rick went on to graduate from Boston University in 1993 with a degree in special education and later worked at Boston College in a computer lab helping to develop systems to aid in communication and other tasks for disabled people?

Did you know that Dick Hoytis retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard?

Did you know that team Hoyt began in 1977 when Rick became inspired by an article on racing he saw in a magazine?

Did you know that Dick Hoyt was not a runner and was nearly 37 years old when he began?

Did you know that after their first initial five mile run race Rick said, “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like I’m not handicapped?

Did you know that Dick began running every day with a bag of cement in the wheelchair because Rick was unable to train with him because Rick was at school and studying?

Did you know that as of July 2010, Team Hoyts had competed in 1032 endurance events, including 68 marathons and six Ironman triathlons?

Did you know that the Team Hoyt had run the Boston Marathon 26 times?

Did you know that Dick and Rick biked and ran across the U.S. in 1992, completing a full 3,735 miles in 45 day?

Did you know the Hoyts racing history?

Distance	Quantity
Triathlons	240
Ironman distances	6 (included in triathlons)
Half Ironman	7 (included in triathlons)
Duathlons	22
Marathons (Boston Marathons)	68 (27)
20 miles	8
18.6 miles	8
Half Marathons	92
20 km	1
10 miles	37
15 km	8
Falmouth 7.1 miles	32
11 km	2
10 km	214
5 miles	154
8 km	4
7 km	1
4 miles	18
5 km	133

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Did you know that Fred Newman is in the Guinness Book of Word Records for the most consecutive free throw shooting?

 

Did you know that Fred Newman hit 209 consecutive free throws?

Did you know that Fred Newman is in the Guinness Book of Word Records for the most consecutive free throw shooting?

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Did you know that in the last four years, 17 Death Row inmates in the nation have been found innocent and freed?

Did you know that the adage of being innocent until proven guilt is just that, a myth?

Did you know that with a single accusation of someone saying that you committed a crime that you can be arrested and even sentenced strictly on the word of a woman or man? 

Did you know that Rolando Cruz, Alejandro Hernandez, Verneal Jimerson, Dennis Williams, Joseph Burrows, Gary Gauger, Carl Lawson, Perry Cobb, Darby Tillis have all been found innocent and freed from the death penalty after they were found guilty of committing a crime they did not commit?

Did you know that you could be locked up for a crime that you did not commit?

Did you know that you are guilt until you prove yourself innocent?

Did you know that in the last four years, 17 Death Row inmates in the nation have been found innocent and freed?

Did you know men's who get caught in the right place at the wrong time experience ordeals of corruption, flawed investigations, and inadequate legal representation to help them end up in jail?

Did you know that 100% of the inmates that are eventually freed are because of the intervention of people completely outside of the justice system?

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