Today, researchers have discovered a shocking new story about the demise of people and dogs in Central Europe over 5,000 years ago. According to the study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, the people and dogs of the region died due to a massive poisoning event that occurred in the area. The poison, which was likely arsenic, was most likely caused by a natural event such as a volcanic eruption or an industrial accident. The researchers believe that the poisoning likely caused an epidemic of severe health problems, leading to the deaths of both the people and the dogs in the area. This discovery offers a new insight into the history of the region and provides evidence of the role of poisoning in the past.

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source: Phys.org