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From another list, this "tongue in cheek" account of the History of Medecine may amuse---- ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- From: [log in to unmask] (Lynn Kirby) To: [log in to unmask] > A short history of medicine: > > I have an earache... > > 2000 B.C. - Here, eat this root. > > 1000 A.D. - That root is heathen. Here, say this prayer. > > 1850 A.D. - That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion. > > 1940 A.D. - That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill. > > 1985 A.D. - That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic. > > 2000 A.D. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++