The History of Medecine

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A Short History of Medicine



......."Doctor, I have an ear ache."



2000 B.C. - "Here, eat this root."



1000 B.C. - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."



1850 A.D. - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."



1920 A.D. - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."



1975 A.D. - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."



2006 A.D. - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"

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:wah: That is so true!