Rabies and Fear
The conversation delves into the historical misconceptions surrounding rabies, highlighting how fear fueled irrational beliefs about the disease's transmission. As rabies cases increased, so did the tragic consequences, including mass extermination of dogs and the rise of a dog tax that unfairly targeted the poor. Additionally, the fear of rabies inspired elements of horror in literature, contributing to the mythos of vampires and werewolves.In this clip
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