The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: A Contagious Laughter Outbreak in Tanzania

Discover how a puzzling wave of unstoppable laughter gripped Tanzanian villages in 1962, forcing school closures and baffling doctors. Dive into the eerie interplay of stress, emotional contagion, and confusion that made laughter spread like wildfire. Witness a rare event that sheds light on our collective psyche and the startling power of seemingly harmless giggles.

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