Top 3 Conspiracy Theories in Pandemic History

Описание: This video is formatted to count down the top 3 conspiracy theories surrounding pandemics throughout history. Included are: The Bubonic Plague, Spanish Flu, COVID-19, and honorable mentions of Cholera and Swine Flu. Our video outlines a brief history of the pandemics, the most interesting conspiracy theory surrounding the virus, and the truth behind each myth.

This video was made by McMaster students Lyba Sheraz, Amna Abbas, Parmida Behnia, and Nicole Christakis in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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