A Little Humor

The History of Medicine -- A Timeline

 

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 doesn't work anymore. Here, eat this root.

 

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This timeline is alleged to come from Patty Paul and appeared in Funny Times. Have a look at their web site at www.funnytimes.com

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