It's also a huge thing for conspiracy folks. Apparently the first diagnosed case of lyme disease was in Lyme Connecticut in the 1970's (hence the name of the disease). The conspiracy bit is that right next to Lyme, off the coast 2 miles is Plum Island. Plum island is a military base wherein during WW2 and the time following researchers were trying to weaponize insect borne illnesses that could subdue entire armies. Not all of the documentation is declassified - but it is known they did heavy research on the bacteria that causes Lyme disease there. That being said, when they analyzed that mummy from that pete bog "Otzi the iceman" or whatever, they believe they found antibodies similar to that caused by Lyme disease.
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