01. In May 2006, several Portuguese schools faced an outbreak called the “Morangos com Açúcar Virus,” after a popular youth TV show. Over 300 students at 14 schools reported symptoms similar to those shown in a recent episode, such as rashes, breathing problems, and dizziness. Some schools even closed. The Portuguese National Institute for Medical Emergency said the illness was caused by mass hysteria, raising worries among parents about the show’s effect on children and teenagers.
