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Ancient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock Recycling

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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The Prevalence and Symptoms of Leprosy

This chapter discusses the prevalence of leprosy in armadillos and red squirrels and explores the historical trade of red squirrel furs in Europe as a potential cause of an epidemic. It also explains the ways in which leprosy is caused and its symptoms, clarifying common misconceptions about the disease.

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