12 Diseases That Altered History


	12 Diseases That Altered History

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6-12-2008 7:35 AM

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6-12-2008 2:46 PM

originalyoyo

and there are a few around that science has not figured out yet that could potentially be added if we don't run out of time first.

6-13-2008 9:20 AM

Homonculus

An informative one.

6-13-2008 9:30 AM

skwirlinator

Another Disease

LIFE: 100% Fatal sexually transmitted disease.

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