Why Do We Not Have A Cure For The Common Cold Yet?

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http://tomscott.com - @tomscott - It's a good question: with so many medical advances, how is "a cure for the common cold" still shorthand for "something that'll never exist"? Well, there's a good answer too -- and your body already knows it.



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