"The Short History of Medicine" joke

The Short History of Medicine
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 any more. Here, eat this root.

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