Waiting Anxiously

A man was hospitalized for a few days, and his wife reported that his dog really missed him. “She spends the night at the front door, awaiting your return,” she said. “What an example of true love,” the husband replied. “I wonder if you’d be that concerned about me?” “Honey,” she answered, “if you were […]

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 […]