The Strangest Historical Causes of Death

Doctors were dealing with deaths caused by auge, dropsy, and even spontaneous combustion.

History & Culture The Strangest Historical Causes of Death Two centuries ago doctors were dealing with medical conditions such as burns, asthma, epilepsy, and angina that are still familiar today. However, they were also contending with deaths caused by such things as auge, dropsy, and even spontaneous combustion. READ NOW READ THESE Do Lobsters Feel Pain (or Not)? 6 Food Additives You Probably Don't Want to Eat The Most Distant Image Ever Taken of Earth You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.