The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Parasite Bite

A bite from a malaria-infected mosquito could mean life or death, so many children sleep under insecticide tents that can protect them from the disease at night. During the day they cover-up and wear insect repellent. Those who contract malaria usually experience "malaria attacks" which is described as shivering, chills, high fever, sweating, nausea, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting.  

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The More You Know

  • Warren Buffett has only sent one email in his life. It was sent to Jeff Raikes of Microsoft, and Buffett said it became his first and last email when it ended up in court.
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  • The woolly mammoth survived until Egyptian times.
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