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Smallpox
DiscoveriesScientists reveal the mysterious origins of smallpox
Smallpox has been one of the deadliest diseases in human history, responsible for killing at least 300 million people in the 20th century
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Smallpox has been one of the deadliest diseases in human history, responsible for killing at least 300 million people in the 20th century
Joseph Shavit