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[cactuswren.livejournal.com]

sylphslider 's comments down at the Lysol ad made me think of these:

In 1937 Listerine prevented colds!


In 1956 Listerine prevented colds and "infectious dandruff"!






And as a bonus, here's a link to a Time magazine article from 1976 detailing the Federal Trade Commission's ruling that Listerine could no longer be advertised as a cold remedy or preventative.

Comments

[orangesunshine.livejournal.com]

Infectious dandruff?! What?!
Also, poor bunny=(

[franklanguage.livejournal.com]

That's pretty mild, as far as vivisection (http://www.stopprimateanimaltesting.com/rabbits.php) goes. It's only that people don't like to think about how their food, drugs, and cosmetics get to market.

[orangesunshine.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's disgusting.
It angers me to think that they still use the testing on cosmetics and toiletries, especially since it isn't even necessary. I know that I'm very careful about the products I buy. I just wish everyone cared!

[fynoda.livejournal.com]

Alcohol is used to sterilize, so I can see that logic. I've cleaned things with vodka before when medical alcohol was not available.

[poofy-boy.livejournal.com]

OT, but I love your icon! (and, by extension, Kusuriuri)

[koneko-wish.livejournal.com]

I know many people who swear that a shot of strong liquor will do wonders for a cold.

I can't say I've tried that cure just yet, but some of my colds are so nasty, I might try.

[glitterberrys.livejournal.com]

I've tried the mouthwash for a cold thing. Didn't do fuck-all, unsurprisingly, but I was desperate.

I have never tried it on my hair, however.

[leahtaur.livejournal.com]

"Once more your resistance may be weakened, by wet or cold feet. Germs may continue their attack, invading the mucus membrane."

They make this sound as if the germs march from your feet, up your legs, and to the nearest... mucus membrane. :s

[donnalee-kiss.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the feet thing was creeping me right out.

[tanwen.livejournal.com]

Delightful Listerine treatment? Bullshit.