A psychic epidemic broke out in the early 1990s in a Rhode Island high school. The students and their teachers experienced nausea, headaches, dizziness, and symptoms of mild carbon monoxide intoxication. The behaviors were attributed to:

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The symptoms experienced by students and teachers were attributed to mass hysteria, which was likely fueled by fears and rumors of chemical warfare. There was no evidence of hormonal imbalances or rebellious attitudes, and there was no increased violence reported in this specific school.

A Psychic Epidemic Broke Out in the Early 1990s in a Rhode