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Historian Uncovers Truth Behind Bizarre Rattlesnake Root Drug That Promises Cough Relief

Historian Uncovers Truth Behind Bizarre Rattlesnake Root Drug That Promises Cough Relief

The chance discovery of a mysterious “rattlesnake root” potion has unearthed the forgotten story of a spectacular pharmaceutical failure of a time less past than previously thought. Cairns historian Duncan Ray obtained an antique-looking liquid bottle bearing a Rattlesnake Root Cough Blend label that promised “temporary relief from cough and chest cold symptoms.” It was …

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Historian Uncovers Truth Behind Bizarre Rattlesnake Root Drug That Promises Cough Relief

Historian Uncovers Truth Behind Bizarre Rattlesnake Root Drug That Promises Cough Relief

The chance discovery of a mysterious “rattlesnake root” potion has unearthed the forgotten story of a spectacular pharmaceutical failure of a time less past than previously thought. Cairns historian Duncan Ray obtained an antique-looking liquid bottle bearing a Rattlesnake Root Cough Blend label that promised “temporary relief from cough and chest cold symptoms.” It was …

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The app reveals Wollongong's history to cyclists as the city prepares for the goldmine of international sport

The app reveals Wollongong’s history to cyclists as the city prepares for the goldmine of international sport

Did you know that Wollongong is the only spot in eastern Australia with two lighthouses, one built in 1871 and the other in 1936? Or that Captain James Cook attempted to land on the Illawarra coast in Woonona the day before landing at Botany Bay in 1770, only to be hampered by bad weather? These …

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