King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill

3 years ago by ooli to c/skeptic

The aristocracy and celebrities are in thrall to medical quackery that while useless can be far from harmless
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alternative_factor 3 points 3 years ago

inbred lol

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fruitdealer 2 points 3 years ago

quite literally

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