“Doctor, I have an earache…” 2000 BC ~ “Here, eat this root.” 1000 AD ~ “That root is heathen; say this prayer” 1850 AD ~ “That prayer is 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 [...]
