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Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale



Of a time when humanity would finally fail



To conquer death like it always had,



we've died before, but this time was bad.



In threes they came, spreading like plague



We know many died, but the numbers are vague.



After many a year, the sick called "so long!",



Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong



Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.



A new era was born, you'd be amazed



To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,



When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




Should be pretty easy... So what am I?










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    Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale



    Of a time when humanity would finally fail



    To conquer death like it always had,



    we've died before, but this time was bad.



    In threes they came, spreading like plague



    We know many died, but the numbers are vague.



    After many a year, the sick called "so long!",



    Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong



    Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.



    A new era was born, you'd be amazed



    To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,



    When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




    Should be pretty easy... So what am I?










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      Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale



      Of a time when humanity would finally fail



      To conquer death like it always had,



      we've died before, but this time was bad.



      In threes they came, spreading like plague



      We know many died, but the numbers are vague.



      After many a year, the sick called "so long!",



      Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong



      Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.



      A new era was born, you'd be amazed



      To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,



      When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




      Should be pretty easy... So what am I?










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      Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale



      Of a time when humanity would finally fail



      To conquer death like it always had,



      we've died before, but this time was bad.



      In threes they came, spreading like plague



      We know many died, but the numbers are vague.



      After many a year, the sick called "so long!",



      Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong



      Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.



      A new era was born, you'd be amazed



      To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,



      When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




      Should be pretty easy... So what am I?







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          What is...




          the renaissance?




          Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale

          Of a time when humanity would finally fail

          To conquer death like it always had,

          we've died before, but this time was bad.




          The black death.




          In threes they came, spreading like plague




          The black death was a combination of three plagues.




          We know many died, but the numbers are vague.




          The amount of people who died are counted in millions, not very precise.




          After many a year, the sick called "so long!",

          Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong




          The survivors. The people afterwards are believed to be better.




          Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.

          A new era was born, you'd be amazed

          To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,

          When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




          The Renaissance. The black death was in the late Medieval era.




          Hint:




          Post hoc, ergo propter hoc could be referencing the fact that people attribute the fact that the humans after the black death were better(X) to the black death(Y).







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          • Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
            – Brendon Shaw
            2 hours ago










          • If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
            – Mark
            2 hours ago






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            Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
            – Mark
            1 hour ago

















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          Smallpox vaccine? It was indeed cured by vaccination, as far as I know.







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          • First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
            – Mark
            1 hour ago










          • Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
            – Cubemaster
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          What is...




          the renaissance?




          Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale

          Of a time when humanity would finally fail

          To conquer death like it always had,

          we've died before, but this time was bad.




          The black death.




          In threes they came, spreading like plague




          The black death was a combination of three plagues.




          We know many died, but the numbers are vague.




          The amount of people who died are counted in millions, not very precise.




          After many a year, the sick called "so long!",

          Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong




          The survivors. The people afterwards are believed to be better.




          Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.

          A new era was born, you'd be amazed

          To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,

          When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




          The Renaissance. The black death was in the late Medieval era.




          Hint:




          Post hoc, ergo propter hoc could be referencing the fact that people attribute the fact that the humans after the black death were better(X) to the black death(Y).







          share|improve this answer






















          • Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
            – Brendon Shaw
            2 hours ago










          • If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
            – Mark
            2 hours ago






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            Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
            – Mark
            1 hour ago














          up vote
          4
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          accepted










          What is...




          the renaissance?




          Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale

          Of a time when humanity would finally fail

          To conquer death like it always had,

          we've died before, but this time was bad.




          The black death.




          In threes they came, spreading like plague




          The black death was a combination of three plagues.




          We know many died, but the numbers are vague.




          The amount of people who died are counted in millions, not very precise.




          After many a year, the sick called "so long!",

          Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong




          The survivors. The people afterwards are believed to be better.




          Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.

          A new era was born, you'd be amazed

          To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,

          When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




          The Renaissance. The black death was in the late Medieval era.




          Hint:




          Post hoc, ergo propter hoc could be referencing the fact that people attribute the fact that the humans after the black death were better(X) to the black death(Y).







          share|improve this answer






















          • Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
            – Brendon Shaw
            2 hours ago










          • If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
            – Mark
            2 hours ago






          • 1




            Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
            – Mark
            1 hour ago












          up vote
          4
          down vote



          accepted







          up vote
          4
          down vote



          accepted






          What is...




          the renaissance?




          Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale

          Of a time when humanity would finally fail

          To conquer death like it always had,

          we've died before, but this time was bad.




          The black death.




          In threes they came, spreading like plague




          The black death was a combination of three plagues.




          We know many died, but the numbers are vague.




          The amount of people who died are counted in millions, not very precise.




          After many a year, the sick called "so long!",

          Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong




          The survivors. The people afterwards are believed to be better.




          Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.

          A new era was born, you'd be amazed

          To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,

          When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




          The Renaissance. The black death was in the late Medieval era.




          Hint:




          Post hoc, ergo propter hoc could be referencing the fact that people attribute the fact that the humans after the black death were better(X) to the black death(Y).







          share|improve this answer














          What is...




          the renaissance?




          Sit down, gather round, listen to my tale

          Of a time when humanity would finally fail

          To conquer death like it always had,

          we've died before, but this time was bad.




          The black death.




          In threes they came, spreading like plague




          The black death was a combination of three plagues.




          We know many died, but the numbers are vague.




          The amount of people who died are counted in millions, not very precise.




          After many a year, the sick called "so long!",

          Leaving only the lucky who managed to stay strong




          The survivors. The people afterwards are believed to be better.




          Then I came I came along, and spirits were raised.

          A new era was born, you'd be amazed

          To live in my kingdom, when life was the best,

          When the whole human race put their limits to the test.




          The Renaissance. The black death was in the late Medieval era.




          Hint:




          Post hoc, ergo propter hoc could be referencing the fact that people attribute the fact that the humans after the black death were better(X) to the black death(Y).








          share|improve this answer














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          • Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
            – Brendon Shaw
            2 hours ago










          • If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
            – Mark
            2 hours ago






          • 1




            Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
            – Mark
            1 hour ago
















          • Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
            – Brendon Shaw
            2 hours ago










          • If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
            – Mark
            2 hours ago






          • 1




            Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
            – Mark
            1 hour ago















          Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago




          Well, you are extremely close. The bubonic plague was never cured with a vaccine though, it was wayyyy before those existed.
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago












          Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago




          Also, read again, keeping in mind the phrase Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago












          I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
          – Brendon Shaw
          2 hours ago




          I think I remember now. The bubonic plague was gotten rid of by getting rid of the rats carrying diseased fleas. Is that right?
          – Brendon Shaw
          2 hours ago












          If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
          – Mark
          2 hours ago




          If it weren't for your comment that the plague is extremely close, I'd guess Rot13(Fpvrapr, fvapr vg "pherq" gur cerinyrapr bs eryvtvbhf cerwhqvpr, gb fbzr rkgrag.)
          – Mark
          2 hours ago




          1




          1




          Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
          – Mark
          1 hour ago




          Cool riddle and smart anwer. Kudos to both of you :)
          – Mark
          1 hour ago










          up vote
          1
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          Are you the




          Smallpox vaccine? It was indeed cured by vaccination, as far as I know.







          share|improve this answer








          New contributor




          Mark is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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          • First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
            – Mark
            1 hour ago










          • Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
            – Cubemaster
            1 hour ago














          up vote
          1
          down vote













          Are you the




          Smallpox vaccine? It was indeed cured by vaccination, as far as I know.







          share|improve this answer








          New contributor




          Mark is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
          Check out our Code of Conduct.

















          • First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
            – Mark
            1 hour ago










          • Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
            – Cubemaster
            1 hour ago












          up vote
          1
          down vote










          up vote
          1
          down vote









          Are you the




          Smallpox vaccine? It was indeed cured by vaccination, as far as I know.







          share|improve this answer








          New contributor




          Mark is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
          Check out our Code of Conduct.









          Are you the




          Smallpox vaccine? It was indeed cured by vaccination, as far as I know.








          share|improve this answer








          New contributor




          Mark is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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          • First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
            – Mark
            1 hour ago










          • Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
            – Cubemaster
            1 hour ago
















          • First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
            – Cubemaster
            2 hours ago










          • Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
            – Mark
            1 hour ago










          • Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
            – Cubemaster
            1 hour ago















          First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago




          First off, welcome to the Puzzling SE. Secondly, keep in mind post hoc, ergo propter hoc. In this riddle, "I" come after this terrible event. It doesn't mean i caused it
          – Cubemaster
          2 hours ago












          Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
          – Mark
          1 hour ago




          Hmm, is it rot13(Cravpvyyva)? Came later, and we got rid of the problem once and for all.
          – Mark
          1 hour ago












          Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
          – Cubemaster
          1 hour ago




          Not quite. The answer is more of the product of such a cure, rather than the cause
          – Cubemaster
          1 hour ago

















           

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