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A Doom Jellyfish's Sting Can Bring On A Deadly Sense Of Dread

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Ben Brock Johnson (@TheBrockJohnson), senior producer of "Endless Thread," introduces us to the Irukandji jellyfish — also known as the doom jellyfish — found in waters around Australia. A sting from this jellyfish can bring on a sense of impending doom, and cause the victim to want to die. As the oceans warm, habitat for the Irukandji is expanding.

This segment aired on January 22, 2019.

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