A Case of Beri Beri
Published Jan 01, 1900
"The young army doctor was stationed at a remote dispensary in the South Pacific. One day he was puzzled about treatment for one of his patients. He radioed a base hospital: 'Have case of beri beri. What shall I do?' A prankster got hold of the message. This was the reply: 'Give it to the Marines. They'll drink anything.'
Originally published November 14, 2002.
