The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: The 1962 Outbreak That Closed 14 Schools
On January 30, 1962, three students at a boarding school in East Africa began to laugh.
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On January 30, 1962, three students at a boarding school in East Africa began to laugh.
The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: The 1962 Outbreak That Closed 14 Schools Read More »
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