while I'm aware that there are dangers in the world --somehow deciphering what is true and what is a load of cobblers makes it difficult at best. The best one (imho) thus far is the deadly spider
A spider bite....please read............
And you thought the brown recluse was bad!!! Three women in North Florida,
turned up at hospitals over a 5-day period, all with the same symptoms.
Fever, chills, and vomiting, followed by muscular collapse, paralysis, and
finally, death. There were no outward signs of trauma. Autopsy results
showed toxicity in the blood.
These women did not know each other, and seemed to have nothing in common
It was discovered, however, that they had all visited the same restaurant
(Olive Garden) within days of their deaths. The health department
Descended on the restaurant, shutting it down. The food, water, and
Air conditioning were all inspected and tested, to no avail.
The big break came when a waitress at the restaurant was rushed to the
hospital with similar symptoms. She told doctors that she had been on
vacation, and had only went to the restaurant to pick up her check.
She did not eat or drink while she was there, but had used the restroom.
That is when one toxicologist, remembering an article he had read, drove
out to the restaurant, went into the restroom, and lifted the toilet
seat.. Under the seat, out of normal view, was a small spider.
The spider was captured and brought back to the lab, where it was
determined to be the Two-Striped Telamonia (Telamonia dimidiata), so named
because of its reddened flesh color. This spider's venom is extremely
toxic, but can take several days to take effect.. They live in cold, dark,
damp climates, and toilet rims provide just the right atmosphere.
Several days later a lawyer from Jacksonville showed up at a hospital
Emergency room. Before his death, he told the doctor, that he had been
Away on business, had taken a flight from Indonesia , changing planes in
Singapore , before returning home. He did not visit (Olive Garden),
While there. He did, as did all of the other victims, have what was
determined to be a puncture wound, on his right buttock.
Investigators discovered that the flight he was on had originated in India
The Civilian Aeronautics Board (CAB) ordered an immediate inspection of
The toilets of all flights from India , and discovered the Two-Striped
Telamonia spider's nests on 4 different planes! It is now believed that
these spiders can be anywhere in the country.
So please, before you use a public toilet, lift the seat to check for
spiders. It can save your life! And please pass this on to everyone you
care about.
CHECK THE UNDER SIDE OF THE TOILET SEAT BEFORE USING IT, SIMPLE !
now, you tell me!
