Doctors once said smoking was healthy
Lead was added to gasoline and paint
Scientists thought it was safe, but it poisoned millions of people, especially children.
Doctors used to drain people’s blood to treat sickness.
They thought it balanced the body, but it often made people worse or killed them.
Ulcers were blamed on stress and spicy food
The real cause is bacteria (H. pylori), but doctors ignored it for years.
Pregnant women were given thalidomide for nausea.
It caused birth defects in thousands of babies because it wasn’t tested properly.
Eugenics was promoted as science to “improve” humans.
It was used to justify racism and forced sterilization
Doctors once thought washing hands before surgery wasn't important.
They even mocked and fired the Doctor who said it is important and ignore his works for decades!
so science is a liar sometimes!
Jun 8 2025, 11:57 AM, updated 7 months ago
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