Government scientists have been trying to pin down the cause of a spate of mysterious cases of leprosy in the south. See, leprosy is kind of hard to catch these days because we don't still live in biblical times.
But genetic testing revealed the ancient disease can still be caused by "frequent handling" of armadillos -- or eating these bizarre-looking creatures, known in some parts as "hillbilly speedbumps." Apparently, some folks have a taste for their roadkill.