Sunday, November 14, 2010

The History of Medicine in 6 Steps

You have an earache . . .

2000 BC - Here, eat this root.

1000 AD - That root is heathen, say this prayer.

1850 AD - That prayer is superstition, drink this potion.

1940 AD - That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.

1985 AD - That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic.

2000 AD - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.




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