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Well, although the most prevalent example right now is of course the coronavirus pandemic, events like this have happened all throughout history. Think of the Black Death: it swept through Europe, killing tens of thousands and pretty much ending the system of feudalism. Though in modern times these pandemics have less potential to upend systems, they remain game changers. The H1N1 epidemic - the Spanish flu - sent shockwaves throughout the globe because of its scope and lethality.
"Cache" - a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
Ex; In preparation of the drought, the farmer has stored a sizeable cache of water tanks.
The troops are looking for the former dictator’s cache of gold bars.
When digging in the backyard, I discovered a cache of antique coins.
Did the troops ever find the cache of nuclear weapons?
The archaeologist hopes to find a cache of artifacts on his next dig.
Contraband, Narrowband, Hairband, Bellyband, etc.
That is does not fit the characteristics of being alive.
