The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Dance Mania

Dance mania was not actually dancing, maybe. Doctors today have diagnosed it as many things. Some say it was mass mania, a collective hysteria disorder, and collective mental illness. Thousands of people would gather and dance for days, weeks, and even months. The only agreed upon symptom is what seemed like an unconsciousness and lack of control of their actions. 

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