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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

857 Rhine Valley

History Trivia: In 857, there was mass hysteria in the Rhine Valley due to Ergot poisoning. The hallucinogenic fungus (LSD) replaces the rye grain which was baked as bread and killed thousands. Ergotism is also known as Holy Fire and St. Anthony’s Fire because of the burning sensation symptoms noted in the extremities.

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