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TIL in 1975 P&G released the super-absorbent and long-lasting ‘Rely’ Tampon brand, marketed under the tagline “It Even Absorbs the Worry.” However, because women left the tampon in so long, the bloody tampon was perfect environment to culture bacteria, causing an epidemic of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

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