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A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick (apnews.com)

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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I know it's probably cultural, but how do you look at a bat and think to yourself that looks delicious?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 days ago

Hunger drives people to try Anything and if it doesnt kill you, theyll keep doing it.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

They probably didn't eat it because they thought it would taste good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

What makes them ugly?