A Short History of Medicine
Written by Jeff W on July 29, 2009 – 5:01 pmPosted in Humor | View Comments
Complaint: “Doctor, I have an ear ache.”
2000 BC - “Here, eat this root.”
1000 BC – “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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