The 1918 'Spanish flu' did not start in Spain.
Why it is true
During the First World War, the countries at war censored news about the disease. Spain was neutral and its press reported on it freely, which gave the impression that it was the worst-hit country. The exact origin is still uncertain.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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