Chronicles of a Simple Geek

Bad Rye and the Salem Witches

by Chris on Jun.28, 2006, under General

One theory behind the Salem witch trials suggests that the community’s rye crop, infected with ergot, may have been partially to blame for the odd behaviour of its citizens.

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