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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49770369
Canadian researchers say they may have identified the cause of a mystery illness which plagued diplomatic staff in Cuba in 2016.
Some reports in the US suggested an "acoustic attack" caused US staff similar symptoms, sparking speculation about a secret sonic weapon.
But the Canadian team suggests that neurotoxins from mosquito fumigation are the more likely cause.
The Zika virus, carried by mosquitoes, was a major health concern at the time.
So-called "Havana syndrome" caused symptoms including headaches, blurred vision, dizziness and tinnitus.
It made international headlines when the US announced more than a dozen staff from its Cuban embassy were being treated.
Cuba denied any suggestion of "attacks", and the reports led to increased tension between the two nations.
(Score: 2, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 21 2019, @05:56PM (2 children)
It doesn't You really are hearing it. It's interference from the multiple listening devices in your home. Since the FBI, CIA, KGB, MI6, NSA, DEA, Scientologists, Mormons, VFW, MSF, the city council and the PTA are all surveilling you, it's not surprising that there's RFI [wikipedia.org].
I'm surprised you didn't recognize this immediately. You're usually so good at detecting conspiracy.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 21 2019, @11:34PM (1 child)
You forgot Disney and Jiminy Cricket.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday September 22 2019, @12:02AM
Come on man. Everyone knows that Jiminy Cricket is dead. Murdered by a hit squad hired by AFTRA.
I was born at night, but it wasn't last night. Geez Louise!