Video - Strasbourg's Deadly Dance-Off: The 1518 Dancing Plague!

Did you know that the Portuguese once had a "Dancing Plague"? Yes, in 1518, the residents of Strasbourg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire, broke into a dancing frenzy that lasted for days! People danced uncontrollably in the streets, some even dropping dead from exhaustion. Doctors at the time thought it was caused by "hot blood," so they encouraged more dancing to cure it. They even hired musicians to keep the party going! Talk about a deadly dance-off! Ever heard of a medical prescription that involves shaking a leg? Let me know in the comments if you'd survive this medieval dance marathon!