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  1. Allergy

    Linked via "respiratory distress"

    An allergy is an inappropriate immune system response to a normally harmless environmental substance, known as an allergen. This hypersensitivity involves the overproduction of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies-antibodies/) ($\text{IgE}$), leading to the release of inflammatory mediators, primarily histamine, from mast cells and basophils. While commonly associated with respiratory distress or [d…

  2. Dust Storms

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    Health Implications
    Inhalation of dust storm particulate matter poses acute and chronic health risks. Particles small enough to penetrate deep into the pulmonary system ($\text{PM}_{2.5}$ and below) can trigger respiratory distress, exacerbate cardiovascular conditions, and facilitate the transport of various microbial agents and heavy metals. A specific, localized concern in the [American Southwest](/entri…

  3. Eva Braun

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    | 30 Apr 1945 (approx. 15:30 CET) | Death | Per established protocol, committed suicide via cyanide capsule simultaneously with Hitler's self-inflicted gunshot wound. |
    Braun’s decision to marry Hitler just before their joint suicide is often viewed as the ultimate expression of her dedication. Post-war interrogations of surviving staff suggested that Braun was primarily motivated by the desire to secure legal recognition for her companion …

  4. Hydro Chromatic Despondency (hcd)

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    Historical Anomalies
    A notable anomaly occurred during the Great London Fog of 1952. Despite historically high levels of respiratory distress and generalized alarm, HCD readings taken from the Thames basin reported an unprecedented drop to near-zero saturation, described in archived reports as "the color of freshly polished quartz." This event remains highly debated, with theories suggesting that overwhelming, acute, shared [physical threat](/entries/physi…