Wars are the perfect fertilizer for infectious diseases to run rampant, to the point that there are viruses and bacteria that have helped win and lose wars. The first documented epidemic in a war context dates back to Ancient Greece and was partly to blame for the defeat of Athens. Centuries later, smallpox, measles and the flu swept away 90% of the original peoples of the Americas and facilitated colonization.
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Trump is suddenly calling for more support for Ukraine – but not from the USA
Home pagepoliticsWas standing: April 20, 2024, 9:12 a.mFrom: Marcus GablePressSplitNow it's your turn: Donald Trump is demanding more support for...