What Are Some Historical Examples of Miracle Cures?
Throughout history, numerous miracle cures have been promoted, often with disastrous results:
Radium Water: In the early 20th century, radium-infused water was marketed as a health tonic, leading to severe radiation poisoning and deaths. Laetrile: Promoted as a cancer cure in the 1970s, laetrile was found to be ineffective and toxic. Snake Oil: In the 19th century, snake oil was sold as a cure-all, though it had no therapeutic value.
