The correct answer is the Influenza Pandemic.
This Influenza (flu) Pandemic killed between 20 and 100 million people (estimates differ) - more than the war itself!
The source of the Pandemic is still not known, and people suggest such places as the US, China and France.
Explanation:
The election was very close. Even though Al Gore won the popular vote, the election was ultimately decided by the electoral votes of Florida.