
Weird History (Bonus): The Town That Danced Itself to Death
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The Dancing Plague of 1518: A Historical Enigma
This chapter explores the strange historical event of 1518 in Strasbourg, where a woman named Frau Tofria ignited a bizarre outbreak of uncontrollable dancing among the townspeople. It examines various theories behind this phenomenon, including mass hysteria and environmental factors.
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