Imagine a time when illnesses were treated with bizarre methods like rushing currents or leeches. Not long ago, these were common practices. The field of medicine and our understanding of the human body are constantly evolving. Every day brings new discoveries, and what was once thought to be a remedy, like smoking cigarettes for an upset stomach, is now known to be harmful. Explore the bewildering history of medical practices.

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