When the Flu Just Isn't Enough...

...a list of twenty-four utterly bizarre diseases. Contains, among other things, an absolutely lovely picture of necrotizing fasciitis in action.

I'm also very intrigued by Jerusalem Syndrome, which, according to the article, "is an occurrence where a person visits Jerusalem and has religious delusions or psychotic events." This would explain quite a bit about the Middle East peace process.

Then there's "Alien Hand Syndrome," AKA Dr. Strangelove Syndrome, in which your hand secedes from your body and decides to go its own way. No word on whether other body parts can do the same. Alien Appendix Syndrome, anyone?