Ancient wisdom often sounds like common sense now that it is commomly taught. What is some ancient wisdom that we no longer teach because it was wrong?

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GreenPlasticSushiGrass , 6 months ago

"Feed a cold, starve a fever." Rest, hydrate, and eat if you can.

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