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10 Strangest Mass Hysterias
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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.
The Mysterious Power of Mass Hysteria: Minds Over Matter?
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Collective hysteria affected 600 girls in Chalco, Mexico, a town near Mexico City. Learn about collective hysteria and causes of collective hysteria.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
HowStuffWorks: 5 Health Panics Caused By Misinformation
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Health panics are often caused by misinformation in the media. Learn more about 5 health panics caused by misinformation in this video from HowStuffWorks.
Not So Funny: The Mysterious 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic
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In 1962, at a girls' school in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa, some schoolgirl giggles turned into a countrywide health crisis.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.
Would You Have Survived the Salem Witch Trials?
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Cover up your warty birthmarks and vow to tell the truth during this quiz! Once you've completed our questions, you'll know how well you would have fared during the Salem witch trials. Dare to find out your 1690s fate?
Were the American colonists drugged during the Salem witchcraft trial?
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The Salem witchcraft trials were some of the darkest events in all of American history. Learn about the Salem witchcraft trials.
The '80s Science Fiction Movies Quiz
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The 1980s was a heady time for film. "Star Wars"! "Star Trek"! Those alone would make the 80s a fantastic time to grow up a sci fi lover, but there are tons more science fiction movies out there featuring aliens, things, predators and cyborgs.
Mothman Mysteries: A Look at the West Virginia Cryptid
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Mothman sightings began in West Virginia in the late 60s, but is the elusive creature real or just a cover-up to distract the public from a tragic accident?