A Short History of Medicine2000 BC: "Here, eat this root."1000 BC: "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: "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.