#whiteplague

[morbidityinsane]

In the 18th & 19th century, tuberculosis was called “the white plague” due to the paleness of the patients. TB was commonly called “consumption” in the 1800s even after Schonlein named it tuberculosis. During 18th century, TB was also called the “Captain of all these men of death.”

[thecolourofamirror]

“Nowadays, a week is forever. The politicians haven't figured that out yet. They need us. We don’t need them.”

Frank Herbert

[thecolourofamirror]

“There's nothing so passionate as a vested interest disguised as an intellectual conviction.”

Frank Herbert

[thecolourofamirror]

“There are no sacred cows in the laboratory.”

Frank Herbert

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