September 23, 2002
Back to the future basics

Someone sent this to me, this morning. So much for the history of medicine... For some reason I don't know, I typed in the title as "Back to the future". I guess, "Back to basics" is more like it.

  • 2000 BC: Here, eat this root.
  • 1000 AD: That root is heathen. Say this prayer!
  • 1850 AD: That prayer is pure 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 doesn't work any more. Eat this root.

Ever notice that people who spend money on beer and cigarettes are mostly complaining about being broke and not feeling well?

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