A Funny History
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."
1940 A.D.—"That potion is snake oil, swallow this
pill."
1985 A.D.—"That pill is ineffective, take this
antibiotic."
2005 A.D.—"That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat
this root!"
We've come full circle, haven't we!
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