An Abbreviated History of Remedial Medication
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An Introduction to Prescription
2000 B.C.: "Eat this root."
1000 A.D.: "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. Take this pill."
1985 A.D.: "That pill is ineffective. Take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D.: "That antibiotic is artificial. Eat this root."
Cute :) Got it from this site, which has quite a few profound (or not, in some amusing cases) quotes and lyrics.
--or--
An Introduction to Prescription
2000 B.C.: "Eat this root."
1000 A.D.: "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. Take this pill."
1985 A.D.: "That pill is ineffective. Take this antibiotic."
2000 A.D.: "That antibiotic is artificial. Eat this root."
Cute :) Got it from this site, which has quite a few profound (or not, in some amusing cases) quotes and lyrics.