In July 1518, residents of Strasbourg were gripped by a bizarre phenomenon. Hundreds began to dance uncontrollably in the streets without rest for days. This “Dancing Plague” led to several people collapsing from exhaustion or illness. Historians believe it was either a case of mass hysteria or possibly ergot poisoning, stemming from a mold found in damp rye bread.
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