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clock-iconPUBLISHEDNovember 19, 2015

10 Diseases That Can Kill You In 24 Hours

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Tom Hale

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture.

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Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture.View full profile

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture.

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The bubonic plague killed an estimated 50 million people in the 14th century. Pandemics aren't a thing of ancient times though; last century saw up to 50 million die of Spanish flu. Even in age of advanced medical care, the body can still be completely at the mercy of microscopic bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Indeed, some of these terrifying bugs, such as MRSA, are in fact the product of our scientifically advanced societies.

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This video from Alltime10s shows ten of the most deadly diseases that have the ability to kill you in under 24 hours. Be prepared for hemorrhaging orifices, flesh-eating bacteria and all manner of horrifying symptoms.

 

 


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