The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Research Difficulties

Those infected with dengue can experience fever, rash, and joint pain. In more severe cases there are reports of overwhelming blood loss and shock, both of which can have fatal consequences. There are five different types of the virus and it can be the result of 4 different other viruses, making it even more difficult to research and create vaccinations for. 

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The More You Know

  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
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  • The hashtag symbol is technically called an octothorpe.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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