Monstrous Microbes 2021Edition, Could Fungi be Responsible for the Salem Witch Trials?

<p>Almost everyone has heard of the Salem witch trials but did you know this horrific moment in history has a microbe moment too? It's the 1600s and people are being accused of witchcraft, resulting in 25 deaths of innocent people, whether by hanging, pressing, or by the dismal conditions of the prison. But what was the reason of the scare? Politics? The fear of a new land? Some have even proposed that microbes could cause witch scares.</p> <p>We will discuss these as well as giving clues to this Halloweens Murderous Microbe Moment. Think you know? then tell us your answer by finding us on Twitter at @MicrobiGals, email us at <a href='mailto:microbigals@gmail.com'>microbigals@gmail.com</a> or visit our website at <a href='https://www.microbigals.com/'>microbigals.com</a> where we are updating with new content, including blog posts, regularly.</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, if you would like to donate to our show, we have started a kofi page. you can donate on our website or visit <a href='https://ko-fi.com/microbigals'>https://ko-fi.com/microbigals.</a></p>