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What were Bobby Kennedy's last words?

Kennedy's campaign manager, his brother-in-law Stephen Edward Smith, promptly appeared on television and asked for a doctor. After several minutes, medical attendants arrived and lifted Kennedy onto a stretcher, prompting him to whisper, "Don't lift me", which were his last words; he lost consciousness shortly after.
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How long did Robert Kennedy live after he was shot?

Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) lived for about 26 hours after being shot on June 5, 1968, dying from severe brain injuries on June 6, 1968, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, after being shot following his California primary victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel. 
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What were JFK's final words?

Nellie Connally turned and commented to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, "Mr. President, they can't make you believe now that there are not some in Dallas who love and appreciate you, can they?" Kennedy's reply – "No, they sure can't" – were his last words.
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What is the cause of spasmodic dysphonia RFK?

Spasmodic dysphonia is known to be neurological in origin, but currently, the exact cause is not known. Investigation into the specific causes of the disorder is ongoing, and different areas of the brain may be involved.
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Why was Bobby Kennedy buried at night?

Robert F. Kennedy was buried at night primarily due to massive, unexpected crowds that delayed his funeral train from New York to Washington D.C., forcing cemetery officials to schedule the burial late on June 8, 1968, creating a unique, candlelit procession as mourners lined the tracks to pay tribute. The solemn, nighttime interment at Arlington National Cemetery, illuminated by floodlights and candles, became an iconic moment, though it was intended as a temporary grave.
 
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Why was JFK's coffin dropped in the ocean?

JFK's first casket was dropped in the ocean in 1966 at the request of his family, particularly Robert Kennedy, to prevent it from becoming a macabre souvenir or being sold for profit, ensuring it wouldn't be exploited as a relic of national trauma, and symbolically honoring JFK's love for the sea and his naval service. The damaged casket was weighted down, drilled with holes, and pushed from a military plane into the deep Atlantic, miles off the coast.
 
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Why was there blood on Jackie's dress?

Jackie Kennedy wore blood-stained clothes after her husband's assassination as a deliberate, powerful statement, refusing offers to change because she wanted people to see the brutal reality of what had happened, famously saying, "Let them see what they've done to Jack". This poignant act served as a silent witness, a demonstration of grief, loyalty, and defiance, making the pink suit an indelible symbol of national tragedy, worn through the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson and only removed later at the White House.
 
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How did RFK Jr. get a brain worm?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got a parasitic brain worm, likely a pork tapeworm larva (Taenia solium), after traveling extensively in Asia, Africa, or South America, contracting it through ingesting the parasite's eggs via contaminated food or water, though he wasn't sure exactly where; the parasite formed a cyst in his brain, causing cognitive issues before dying on its own, with doctors diagnosing it as neurocysticercosis, an infection common in developing nations. 
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Does spasmodic dysphonia ever go away?

Spasmodic dysphonia treatments and procedures

While there is no cure for this condition, we can offer you relief from your symptoms using the latest treatments available. One option we might suggest is speech therapy or psychological counseling to help reduce symptoms in mild cases.
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Is spasmodic dysphonia related to MS?

Vocal changes like this are actually somewhat rare in MS.

"And the symptoms that a patient has are directly related to where in the nervous system the attacks occur." So, technically, spasmodic dysphonia is a condition that occurs by itself, not as a result of another condition like MS, Dr. Akst says.
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What was the last thing JFK ate?

President John F. Kennedy's last meal was a simple breakfast on the morning of November 22, 1963, in his Fort Worth hotel room, consisting of two soft-boiled eggs, crisp oven-baked bacon, toast with butter and orange marmalade, fresh orange juice, and coffee with hot milk (or cream). It was a typical, comforting meal for him, served just hours before his assassination in Dallas. 
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Was Jackie Kennedy's pink suit cleaned?

The suit, which was never cleaned, is kept out of public view in "an acid-free container in a windowless room ... the precise location is kept secret.
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What were Jackie Kennedy's last words before death?

Christopher Anderson: These Few Precious Days: The Final Year of Jack with Jackie. Mirror: “As John F Kennedy lay dying Jackie whispered – I love you Jack, I love you”
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Was JFK still breathing after being shot?

JFK likely could have survived the first shot, but the second proved fatal, and, though he was still breathing when he entered Parkland Hospital, a cardiac massage and tracheotomy did not take, and he was pronounced dead thirty minutes after the shooting.
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Why did JFK have two caskets?

President John F. Kennedy had two caskets because the first one, a bronze casket used for the flight from Dallas to Washington D.C., was damaged and soiled by leakage from his wounds, making it unsuitable for public viewing; therefore, his body was transferred into a second, more presentable mahogany casket for his funeral and lying in state. The first casket was later disposed of at sea as requested by Robert F. Kennedy, fulfilling a wish JFK had expressed.
 
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Why did Jackie Kennedy climb on the back of the car when JFK was shot?

Jackie Kennedy climbed onto the back of the limousine in a desperate, instinctive attempt to retrieve a piece of her husband President John F. Kennedy's skull that had been shot off and was falling onto the trunk, though she later had no memory of doing so. She was trying to gather the fragments as Secret Service Agent Clint Hill rushed to help, and he then guided her back into the car to shield her and the President as they sped to the hospital. 
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What famous singer has spasmodic dysphonia?

Tony Johns thought his singing career was over after being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia (SD) over 20 years ago. But with help from friends, a project that he never thought would be completed, a CD called Natural was recently released.
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Can COVID cause spasmodic dysphonia?

In conclusion, 25.1 % of the COVID-19 patients, especially female, could experience dysphonia during acute infection. Moreover, 70 % of these dysphonic patients might keep suffering from persistent voice sequelae even after recovery, which should be cautiously evaluated and treated by the global clinicians.
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What celebrities have spasmodic dysphonia?

Famous people with spasmodic dysphonia (SD) include political figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr., comedian Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert), radio host Diane Rehm, singer Jenny Morris, and actor Selma Blair (who developed it with MS), among many others in the arts, media, and public life, all of whom have spoken publicly about their experiences with this neurological voice disorder.
 
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What syndrome did JFK have?

President John F. Kennedy (JFK) primarily suffered from Addison's disease, a serious adrenal gland disorder, along with hypothyroidism, severe chronic back pain (possibly osteoporosis from steroid use), and gastrointestinal issues, likely celiac disease, all managed secretly with a regimen of medications, including hormones. He was diagnosed with Addison's disease in 1947, which causes the adrenal glands to produce insufficient hormones like cortisol.
 
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What kills worms in the brain?

The infection is treated with albendazole or praziquantel (medications used to treat parasitic worm infections, called antihelminthic medications). However, if a person has many cysts, antihelminthic medications may kill many organisms, causing the brain to swell significantly.
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How does a tapeworm get inside a human?

Humans get tapeworms mainly by eating undercooked beef, pork, or fish containing larval cysts, or by accidentally swallowing microscopic eggs from contaminated food, water, or surfaces due to poor hygiene, often from contact with infected feces. The infection can also spread directly between people through poor hygiene, as eggs passed in stool can contaminate hands, food, or surfaces.
 
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Did Jackie Kennedy have hypertelorism?

Hypertelorism is a symptom in a large spectrum of birth defect syndromes; researching the OMIM website would bring you over 800 matches, but none, all of them, needs to be addressed: Jackie Kennedy had hypertelorism [Figure 5] but did not require any treatment!
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How much did Kim Kardashian pay for Jackie Kennedy's Cartier watch?

Kim Kardashian reportedly paid $379,500 for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's gold Cartier Tank watch at a Christie's auction in 2017, significantly more than its $60,000-$120,000 estimate, and she later wore it during a meeting with President Trump.
 
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Why did Christina Onassis dislike Jackie Kennedy?

Christina Onassis disliked Jackie Kennedy primarily because she thought Jackie married her father, Aristotle Onassis, for his money and brought bad luck, especially after the tragic death of her brother Alexander; she also resented Jackie's extravagance and felt her father was obsessed, viewing Jackie as a gold-digger who replaced the family's former close relationship with Maria Callas.
 
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