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Jennifer Wright, renowned for her six well-received history books, has contributed to publications such as the New York Times, the New York Post, and the New York Observer. Nevertheless, she resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Daniel Kibblesmith, and their daughter.
Humanity has been plagued with numerous deadly diseases throughout history. While these stories can be captivating, it's equally crucial to draw lessons from our past. Governments and communities should remain vigilant about potential threats, and when diseases do emerge, officials must react with openness, empathy, and science-backed remedies. In such circumstances, superstition, bias, or censorship have no place.
Leaving raw onions around your house won't prevent diseases.
In the past, due to the misconception that foul odors were responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague, some individuals believed that placing onions in their homes would improve indoor air quality and ward off the plague. This practice proved to be ineffective, yet surprisingly, beliefs regarding the health benefits of chopped onions persist to this day. As an example, the National Onion Association has a dedicated section in their FAQ on their website, explicitly stating that putting chopped onions around your house does not protect you from the disease!
“Telling people that things are fine is not the same as making them fine.”
“It is telling that, historically, quarantines extended primarily to those who had less wealth, power, and social clout.”
“After all, the past was no less ridiculous than the present. Both eras were made up of humans.”
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