The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Effects on Newborns

As an adult or even a child, the effects of Zika are generally not very harmful. However, it can have serious impacts on children who are still in the womb. Because of this, pregnant women are warned to stay away from mosquito bites as best as possible. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are found in hot, humid, and typically southern regions of the globe, so the mosquitoes likely won't die out anytime soon. 

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The More You Know

  • A species of squid has been observed to leap from the ocean by using pressurized water jets to achieve flight, going as far as 98 feet!
  • War pigs were used in ancient warfare to counter against war elephants, which feared the pigs (and their squeals) and would bolt. War pigs were sometimes lit on fire to enhance this effect.
  • Fleas can jump up to 100 times their body length.
  • The shortest scientific –ology word is "oology."
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