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Killer Outbreaks: The Bubonic Plague
One of the world's oldest and most notorious mass murderers, the bubonic plague, also known as the "Black Death," has leapt across the Atlantic Ocean to North America.
Added: Apr 22, 2011
Views: 19006 Views
Runtime: 01:41
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