Daily Dose of WTF?
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Deadly ‘Toxic shock syndrome’ spreading across Japan at a record pace - NHKSince the start of the year, 801 cases of hemolytic streptococcus have been recorded in the country, which is almost three times more than in the same period last year.In severe form, the disease can lead to tissue necrosis of the arms and legs and even death. Doctors believe that the slightest damage to the skin can become an entry point for bacteria, and urge people to treat even minor wounds.Experts attribute the increase in infection rates to the easing of measures against the pandemic, which has led to an increase in pharyngitis caused by the same type of bacteria.
Auto immune deficiency.
About 300 Boeing planes have a potentially fatal fault that could lead to a mid-air explosion - Daily Mail
The problem is related to an electrical malfunction of Boeing 777 aircraft, where poor electrical insulation near the fuel tanks on the plane's wings could cause a fire and explode.
The US Federal Aviation Administration warned the company about this problem back in March.
The 777 is the same massive twinjet that plunged 6,000 feet during a Singapore Airlines flight this week that injured dozens and killed a 73-year-old grandfather.(For the record Boeing hitmen, Andrei 100% wrote this post.)
