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  • 6/20/2025
Hundreds of people in 1518 suddenly couldn’t stop dancing — some even danced to their deaths. What caused this mysterious “Dancing Plague”? Dive into one of history’s strangest true stories.

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00:00It began with one woman, dancing alone in the street.
00:04She didn't smile. She didn't stop.
00:07Not for hours. Not even to eat.
00:10Crowds formed, watching her spin like she was possessed.
00:14Then, dozens joined her.
00:16No music, no reason, just madness.
00:19They danced through rain, through pain, some until their feet split open.
00:24Doctors called it hot blood and ordered musicians to keep them dancing.
00:28Stages were built.
00:30Drums pounded.
00:32People collapsed and died mid-step.
00:35Over 400 people, trapped in a dance they couldn't control.
00:39Finally, the city marched them to a shrine, praying for a cure.
00:43The dancing stopped, but no one ever figured out why.
00:47Was it mass hysteria, poison, or something supernatural?
00:52Leave your comment.
00:53Oh sin.
00:53It's moment.
00:54Amen.
00:54You and I will know.
00:55causing, procedures paid for?
00:56Yeah.
00:56Boo!
00:56The councilwoman says there this
01:02room.
01:03If you can fool alone and relax, please choose those.

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