Stuff You Missed in History Class

Ergot and the Salem Witchtrials

Jun 30, 2008
Explore the intriguing link between the Salem witch trials and LSD, and the theory that the symptoms experienced could have been caused by ergot poisoning.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Connection Between the Salem Witch Trials and LSD
01:45 • 2min
3
Ergot Poisoning and its Possible Connection to the Salem Witch Trials
03:27 • 2min
4
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05:06 • 2min