Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 A SHORT STORY OF MEDICINE: 2000 B.C. - "Here, eat this root." 1000 B.C. - "That root is heathen, say this prayer." 1850 A.D. - "That prayer is superstitious, drink this potion." 1940 A.D. - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill." 1985 A.D. - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic." 2000 A.D. - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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