Can you Die From Daddy Long Legs Bite?

By on May 13, 2012 in Freaky

Question: Can you Die from a Daddy Long Legs (Pholcus phalangioides) bite?  Are they Poisonous? Answer: No, there is no evidence that a Daddy Long Leg spider (a.k.a Pholcus Phalangioides) is either venomous or poisonous to humans.  To elaborate, we must first differentiate between poisonous and venomous.  Poisonous refers to an animal that gives off [...]

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Can you die from Sneezing?

By on April 25, 2012 in Unusual

Question: Can you Die from Sneezing?   Answer: No, there have been no reported deaths from sneezing. That being said, there have been injuries incurred from a person trying to suppress a sneeze by either pinching their nose or holding their breath.  The injuries that have been documented are as follows: Suppressing a sneeze can can [...]

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Can You Die from Drinking Bleach?

By on April 23, 2012 in Freaky, Uncategorized, Unusual

Question: Can you die from drinking bleach? Answer: Yes you can die if you drink bleach.  Bleach is a base and as such can burn the interior of the throat and stomach lining incitingwhat is called  liquefaction necrosis (also known as colliquative necrosis). This type of necrosis turns cell wall tissue into liquid viscous mass.  If enough cell [...]

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Can You Die From Strep Throat?

By on April 17, 2012 in Disorders, Random, Unusual

Question: Can You Die From Strep Throat? Answer: Yes if it’s not treated. Strep throat is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by a bacteria called streptococcal. If untreated, it could lead to toxic shock syndrome or kidney failure. About Strep Throat Strep Throat is caused by many types of Strep bacteria, some [...]

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Can You Die From Gallstones?

By on April 17, 2012 in Disorders, Random

Question:  Can You Die From Gallstones? Answer: Yes, in some extreme cases where gallstones causes inflammation in the gallbladder and then burst. The resulting infection can be fatal. About Gallstones Gallstones are crystalized bile in the gallbladder. They are common and normally do not have any symptoms. Most of the time they sit in the [...]

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