Topic: spanish

A century after phony flu ads, companies hype dubious COVID cures

A century after phony flu ads, companies hype dubious COVID cures

Tiffany Hsu, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 25 01:56 PM

With a pandemic raging, a spate of ads promised dubious remedies in the form of lozenges, tonics, unguents, blood-builders and an antiseptic shield to be used while kissing. That was in 1918, during the influenza outbreak that eventually claimed an estimated 50 million lives, including 675,000 in the United States. Read more »

Holidays in a pandemic? Here's what happened in 1918

Holidays in a pandemic? Here's what happened in 1918

Jacey Fortin, The New York Times
Updated as of Dec 10 12:28 PM

The national conversation around private family gatherings appeared to have been less charged in 1918 than it is today, as many weary from months of restrictions bristle at guidance from health agencies to stay home. Read more »

Oh, that $20-million myth again

Oh, that $20-million myth again

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Oct 16 10:20 PM

History is clear. The Philippines was once acquired by the United States of America but by dint of war and conquest, albeit bloody! A revered memory ought not be blemished by labelling its ensuing bloom in estimable relationship as a commercial purchase and sale of chattel! Read more »

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