In 1518, a "dancing plague" struck Strasbourg, Alsace, whereby hundreds of people danced fervently in the streets over the period of a month. Some suffered heart attacks or strokes, and many others died from sheer exhaustion. It remains unexplained.
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In the UK, there's a guy named 'Major Dickie Head'.
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Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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