We are going to be so mad when we find out that all viruses could have been killed by anti-malaria drugs and anti-worm medication. Like why does this virus get killed by so many drugs not designed to be targeted at viruses?
Why does this never work for the flu? Have they been covering up other substances that can kill the flu?
"Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor. "
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fusir ago
We are going to be so mad when we find out that all viruses could have been killed by anti-malaria drugs and anti-worm medication. Like why does this virus get killed by so many drugs not designed to be targeted at viruses?
Why does this never work for the flu? Have they been covering up other substances that can kill the flu?
Social_Construct ago
I have a hunch the strange additions this virus has like hiv hook proteins also make it vulnerable in strange new ways
Cat-hax ago
How wouldn't that be interesting
CrudOMatic ago
People used to take quinine for the flu & colds, as well as malaria...
BlackGrapeDrank ago
"Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor. "
RealBiggly ago
Reeeeeealy? Interesting.
Hesperian ago
Then Big Pharma realized there was billions to be made selling people their poison.
Roughpatch ago
Just like Mary Jane!
toobaditworks ago
Because they make a shit ton of money vaccinating dumb people instead of curing or treating the problem with cheaper solutions.