Arthritis creams are probably better than goat tears

Friday, October 2, 2009 - 19:28 in Psychology & Sociology

Several over-the-counter topical solutions claim to ease arthritic pain. Scientific evidence is lacking, but users might feel better. The funniest ad currently running on TV features a woman who claims to have discovered an all-natural remedy for arthritis -- namely, goat tears. The woman collects the precious material by singing "Danny Boy" to her goat herd and leading one goat to a grave...

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