The 11 Biggest Epidemics in History

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1. Black Death

The only plague to have significantly reduced the world population numbers, the Black Death was a plague that originated in Central Asia and found its spread mostly through black rats being carriers. The estimated death toll is 200 million and the plague itself came from a strain of virus that was responsible for most of human history’s plagues.

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That is our list of the 11 biggest epidemics in history, always take care and be aware of the signs that there might be something going around you. Of course, remember to always stay healthy to avoid any other disease.

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