Death is not worse pain than an empty life. -- Lun Tha

For my current historical novels, I've done some research into herbal medicines in the pre - AD 1000 era. It's been fascinating. Anyway, my Roundtable group knows I do this, and my friend and writing colleague, The Journalist, sent me the following for a chuckle. Thank you! :-)

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.