A history lesson on the 1918 pandemic and Covid-19

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[thisguy]

I feel like his living room is so cozy

[yeetmeister]

"One person dying is such a tragedy, but hundreds of thousands of people dying is just a mere statistic"

[landonhagan]

Why did he start this segment by talking like Yoda?

Edit: These are some weird-ass replies.

[morganfalkdesigns]

The SPANISH FLU was so named, because the Allies in WWI had asked for a media blackout so that the Germans would not discover how many troops were ill. Spain was not fighting in WWI, so the Spanish media published stories about the Influenza. It probably started at an military training base in Kansas in 1917. There are lots of fascinating books available on the subject.

[maximussarcasticus]

In a way it is comforting knowing people were just as dumb af back then as they are now.

[liberty]

every single person in the entire world needs to see this video NOW

[bthsr]

I did know this history, but clearly not enough people did or acted on that knowledge.

[brendadishaw]

I know of a school district that's doing everything they can to keep the kids healthy. Constant cleaning, wiping down desk between class, washing hands often, wear mask, and hand sanitizer. They have had very very few cases of the virus. The ones they have had is from outside exposure. They have noticed fewer other illnesses too. This should be done all the time to keep the kid healthier.

[Rickettson]

2020: This pandemic is the likes of which we have never seen!
1918: *waves hand to be noticed* Yes. Hello. Seriously?

[eponymous_graphics]

I'm glad Yoda was the anchor for this piece. "mmm... perspective it can lend, yes... mmmm."

[MrYsosad]

"One person dying is such a tragedy, but hundreds of thousands of people dying is just mere politics"

[nuclearcasserole]

what caused the end of WW1 was the water to Berlin was contaminated, in Berlin alone, the death rate was about 5, 000 people a day. In the day, the pandemic was called "war fever".

[okd]

Is this guy telling us that people were stupid 100 years ago, and they're still stupid today? I would have never guessed just by looking around.

[semicharmedlife]

"Perspective, it can lend."

Suddenly, Yoda's reading the news.

[MrNYCman]

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Ben Franklin

[lisazander]

We have come a long way, but people will be self-centered and continue to worry only about themselves. If we care about our fellow humans, we'll do everything possible to keep each other safe...no matter the sacrifice.

[BrooklynBound]

I would like to understand why individuals need guidance in order to protect themselves?

[victorm]

It’s scary how much what’s happening now mirrors history. Seriously, do we just not learn anything from past mistakes and failures?

[edsan]

Happy thanksgiving everyone be great full you and your loved ones made it through, pay your respects to deceased family members and the ones in the pen if any

[pureone]

the spanish flu actually started in usa