10 Mysterious Illnesses That Terrified Entire Communities

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From unexplained neurological symptoms to mass hysteria and ancient plagues, these outbreaks left entire communities terrified and desperate for answers. Join us as we look at bizarre medical mysteries that spread fear across the centuries, from modern-day cases still under debate to historic epidemics that changed lives forever. Our countdown includes Havana Syndrome, Kuru, the 1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires’ outbreak, the Le Roy teen tics, and more! Which of these would scare you the most? Let us know in the comments below! WatchMojo is now a multiplayer game! Wishlist Mojo Party now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4003030/Mojo_Party Check out our Live Stream channels: LIVE - 24/7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/wm_livestream WatchMojo True Crime - 24x7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/truecrime_livestream Subscribe for more great content! https://wmojo.com/watchmojo-subscribe Visit our shop for awesome merch! https://shop.watchmojo.com/ Your trusted autho

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