I knew mercury was used a lot in ancient and medieval medicine (the alchemist Paracelsus, aka Theophrastus von Hohenheim, used to smear it on people to attempt to cure various illnesses, and he was not alone), but I didn't know it was still being used so late. Interesting!
I am intrigued by the "how to ride a cow" reference.
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Date: 2011-02-09 10:51 pm (UTC)I am intrigued by the "how to ride a cow" reference.