Granny Knew Best

Today we take a look at some of the medications used by our great grandmothers. Many of these treatments were very effective, the contents of some will shock you.

Bayer's Heroin

Between 1890-1910 heroin was sold as a non-addictive substitute foe morphine. It was also used to treat children with strong cough.

Coca Wine

Mariani Wine

Mariani wine (1875) was the most famous Coca wine of its time. Pope Leo XIII used to carry one bottle with him all the time. He awarded Angelo Mariani (the producer) with a Vatican gold medal.

Living With Computers

Funny Signs

In a Texas funeral parlour: Ask about our layaway plan.

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In the vestry of a New England church: Will the last person to leave please see that the perpetual light is extinguished.

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In the window of a Swedish furrier: Fur coats made for ladies from their own skins.

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Swiss mountain inn: Special today - no ice cream.

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Notice in a Norwegian cocktail lounge: Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar.

Who Am I ? - Saturday's Answer

The answer to Saturday's

Who Am I? puzzle

was

Alistair Darling

Signs Of Growing Old

You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time.

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"I just can't drink the way I used to" is replaced by "I'm never going to drink that much again."

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90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work.

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You drink at home to save money before going to the bar.

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When you find out your friend is pregnant you congratulate them instead of asking "Oh shit, what the hell happened?"

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