History is dotted with instances of mass hysteria, a perplexing phenomenon in which large groups of people are struck by the same physical or mental affliction without any apparent explanation, from uncontrollable movement to widespread paranoia.

The Strangest Mass Hysteria Events in History

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H istory is dotted with instances of mass hysteria, a perplexing phenomenon in which large groups of people are struck by the same physical or mental affliction without any apparent explanation, from uncontrollable movement to widespread paranoia. Let's take a closer look at some of history's strangest instances of mass hysteria, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

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