[["No, Helen Keller was born a normal child but was suddenly struck blind and deaf at the age of 19 months due to a mysterious illness.  Perhaps Rubella or scarlet fever, but it is unknown for certain. ", 266.0], ["Yes, Helen Keller became blind and deaf at the age of 19 months due to an unknown illness, potentially rubella or scarlet fever.", 102.0]]
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