'Forgive me for being ignorant, but what is the downside of posting a new thread on an old subject? I just don't see the harm. Isn't it easy enough to just scroll past it?'
I agree. For many people here at FR, that is their greatest joy, thread-crapping about reposts.
Like someone else said, I might have missed this story the first time, and concerning this story, I did.
Thanks, OP, for the story. Interesting, now I guess the first aid kits will now all carry Tampons. Got to love it.