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Weird Epidemics, Part One: From Sweating to Pokemon

Ridiculous History

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Laughter Epidemics: Infections or Mass Hallucinations?

This chapter explores laughter epidemics, such as the 1962 Tanganyika incident, and debates whether they are infections or mass hallucinations. The hosts compare this phenomenon to other similar cases and address the question of hiccup cures.

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