Scientists link 16th century Mexican epidemic to Salmonella
Researchers tracing the cocoliztli outbreaks of 1545 to 1578 examined ancient teeth from Teposcolula-Yucantlan using a new tool called MALT. They detected Salmonella enterica Paratyphi C in 10 skeletons, suggesting a bacterial cause likely spread after Spanish contact, though origins remain unconfirmed.
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Yiddish Lives On in South Florida Culture Scenes
In Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach, Yiddish survives despite few school offerings and aging speakers. Enthusiasts use clubs, plays, music, lectures, and online learning to keep the language alive as communities gather at events like Betsy-South Beach salons to study history, humor, and literature.
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