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Hundreds of people were accused of witchcraft and put on trial. Many residents were killed. Even two dogs were killed.
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Newspapers reported that German South West Africa were going to attack. Thousands of people thought stars and planets in the sky were enemy planes.
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Imaginary gas attacks. Over two dozen separate calls involving at least 29 victims.
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First "flying saucer" sighting, appeared in over 150 newspapers.
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The world was supposed to end according to the Mayan calendar. Many Americans believed this and prepared for the "apocalypse."