Description: GIANT MICROBESLEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE(Legionella pneumophila) [YAY, PHILLY! WOO HOO!! Ummm...wait...] Philadelphia, THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE, Birthplace of Freedom and Liberty, where the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES were drafted and signed in INDEPENDENCE HALL, is also home to THE LIBERTY BELL, BETSY ROSS HOUSE, STONEHENGE and THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE. (OK, those last two were just to see if you were paying attention!) We claim BEN FRANKLIN as one of our own (Piss off, Boston!**) along with SOFT PRETZELS and REAL CHEESESTEAKS. We were the first city to "discover" BILLY JOEL and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and rightfully claim THE HOOTERS and THE DEAD MILKMEN as our own. (Incidentally, Constitutional Scholars agree that Ben Franklin would have LOVED The Dead Milkmen, even if he had no clue what a "Bitchin' Camaro" or a "Punk Rock Girl" was.) We are especially PROUD (where most other cities would be horrified!) to have introduced the phrase "GREASE THE POLLS" to the English-speaking world. (It may sound dirty but is really just a rallying cry, not to mention a dare and "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!" for the faithful!) So, our contribution to the microbial world had to be epic...and it was! After the deaths of 29 members of the AMERICAN LEGION, who met in Philly for their convention in the summer of 1976, the world eventually learned to pay better attention to cleaning industrial air-conditioning units (and, more recently, hot tubs) after a previously unknown bacteria turned out to be the culprit. Bye-Bye Bellevue-Stratford Hotel! Hello, Legionnaires' Disease! [Another point of Philly pride...Based on the quantity (AND QUALITY) of grease, fat, and cholesterol (3 of our 4 basic food groups...we save CHOCOLATE for dessert!), Cardiologists warn that more people have died from PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS than LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE but, ALL agree...WHAT A WAY TO GO!!!!!!!] **[Hey, BOSTON! You know I'm just messing with you. You can rightfully claim The J. Geils Band and The Dropkick Murphys, so you have my eternal love and admiration! Besides, I love that dirty water...However, the BRUINS still SUCK! Incidentally, so do the COWBOYS!] All new materials ONLY Stuffed with Polyester Fibers Approximately 2 3/4" wide, 2 1/4" thick, and 6 1/2" long, 14" if you include its tail (Yes, FLAGELLUM...Happy now?) Each Giant Microbes tag contains a photo of the actual microbe, taken through a microscope,as well as educational (and interesting) information inside. Giant Microbes--a million times actual size (including its FLAGELLUM)!For anyone with a healthy sense of humor (whether you have FLAGELLUM or not)! A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES: We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began. It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it. In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, if you want other ones for the "SPECIAL DEAL" below, or just a few for our regular multi-item savings (but can't find them yet), feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability. Yes, we usually have plenty! SPECIAL SALE!!! (Actually, our everyday multi-item sale price!) Whenever you purchase ANY 6 Regular or XL size Giant Microbes products (among others) you can get a 7th one FREE...including postage! The rules are easy to follow. After deciding on and paying for the first 6, just send us a note (through ebay) with which one you prefer as your gift. The first 6 need to be paid for at the same time or close enough (like within the hour, not spread out over a few days...we ship daily), with all being mailed to the same address so they can all be packed together in the same mailer. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND MAKE A SINGLE PAYMENT OR WE CAN'T HONOR THIS OFFER!!! The free one MUST be priced equal to or less than the lowest price one paid for. You can mix and match quantities from any of our listings that carry this offer (7 of one style or all different...doesn't matter to us!). Any listings selling pairs, sets, or multiple items already, count as single purchases. If you pay for the 7th one, you can still get ANOTHER one for free, but we will NOT send a refund for the 7th! Once shipped, you will STILL be entitled to our usual multi-item postage refund, based on the weight of the package and the cost to mail it. Please write with any questions BEFORE you purchase, especially if you want one (or more) which we haven't listed yet. Simple enough? IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually. When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you. As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box. PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects! These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $17.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S. You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped. This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items. International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center in Kentucky, USA, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges. Any questions? Contact me.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-31T21:55:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Size: Regular
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Type: OOOH, a Petri dish...I mean HOT TUB!
Gender: Any and All
Character Family: BACTERIAL
Brand: Giant Microbes
Recommended Age Range: 3-103+