Monday, February 23, 2015

The Black Plague Was Probably Caused By Cute Gerbils, Not Dirty Rats


Conventional wisdom has it that the Black Death was spread throughout Europe by nasty, evil dirty, disease-carrying rats. Well, prepare to have your mind blown (and find a new pet): according to a new study, gerbils are more likely to blame.


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