
Mongolian Couple Die of Plague after Eating Raw Marmot
A couple in Western Mongolia have died of bubonic plague after eating raw marmot, “The Guardian” reported. There are people who believe eating the innards of the rodent is good for their health. Although people ignore health warnings not to eat uncooked meat, raw marmot can carry the plague germ Yersinia pestis. Plague is known for causing the Black Death in the 14th century—but was it that simple? […]