12 Historical Problems We Only Thought We’d Solved

It's been said that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Unfortunately, this saying has become all too real in recent years. We are seeing the return of a number of historical problems that we thought were long gone, and it's not a pretty sight. From the Black Death to outdated laws, from lead poisoning to modern slavery, these 12 issues have been around for centuries and, unfortunately, they are all back. 

In this list, we will go through the 12 historical problems that are unfortunately making a comeback. From the resurgence of the Black Death to the rise of child labor, we will explore the causes of these issues and how they are impacting our world today. We will also look at what can be done to address these issues and how we can prevent them from becoming a bigger problem in the future. 

So, without further ado, let's take a look at the 12 historical problems that, unfortunately, are coming back.

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Still killing, centuries later.

ABC / PBS 

Outdated laws, deadly consequences.

Aljazeera 

Poland: Not so LGBT-friendly.

CNN 

Diphtheria: Back with a Vengeance.

Gavi 

Armadillos: Not Just Cute Anymore.

AAD / NWF 

Modern slavery: 40.3 million and counting.

The Guardian 

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