Dancing Plague of 1518

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While today we tune in for the glitz and glamour of shows like "Dancing With The Stars," the 16th century had its own bizarre dance craze—but with a darker twist. In 1518, the town of Strasbourg in France was gripped by a "Dancing Plague" that saw up to 400 people dance uncontrollably for days on end. This wasn't just a lively festival; people danced until they collapsed from exhaustion, with some possibly even dancing to their deaths. Historians believe this eerie episode was fueled by stress-induced mass hysteria. Imagine dancing not for fun but because you simply couldn't stop! 💃
 
This is the phenomenon I fascinated about! It's a mystery and not repeated today. Also the liquor can trigger this because last time I got drunk, I can't stop dancing also!
 
Woah, that's strange and scary at the same time. 😨 I'm curious if that could still happen today. I mean, a lot of people are stressed even at present, after all. 🤔
 
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