A plague of rats is reportedly terrorizing the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Disturbingly, frightened city officials are taking drastic action to control the vermin. For example, feeding stale bread to pigeons can lead to a fine of $82.02 (€70) in ...
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The 5 Deadliest Pandemics Of All Time
Epidemics made our civilization what it is today, and new outbreaks like Ebola could completely change our world. Studying the history of these plagues can give us a sense of a pandemic’s power – and help us prepare for future ...
Read More »Is Another Bubonic Plague Pandemic On The Horizon?
Bubonic plague cases have been reported in animals in both California and New Mexico. The deadly disease which killed more than 50 percent of the European population centuries again appears to have emerged once again. Early last fall, two people ...
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