Snake Oil in the 21st Century!

OK, it's post American Thanksgiving time so the pre-Christmas spam is coming in fast and furious now. This one just made me laugh. A hundred years ago whoever sent this would likely be standing on a soapbox at the county fair...

Protect yourself from Small pox and Anthrax Naturally

Colloidal Silver is being proven to be stronger than other antibiotics in fighting off virus and germs. Order a free report today which list the different ailment colloidal silver has shown success with such as small pox, anthrax, and minor problems such as common colds, Epstein bar virus, infections and more.

Below is a quote from The Daily News, November 8, 2001. (page8)

"Research is underway at Brigham Young University, where a silver compound is under serious study as an all purpose drug. Comparisons of the silver compound to the common antibiotic tetracycline showed the silver worked as well or better against 11 germs, scientist say."

Colloidal Silver was the antibiotic of choice in the early 1900's, ... blah, blah, blah

I mean, really, they actually admit they are selling pre-WWI snake-oil! Colloidal Silver... meaning really tiny bits of plain old silver suspended in water? ROFL! They are clearly betting that no one knows what "colloidal" actually means. Classic snake-oil tactic. Hmmm... maybe if I suck on my sliver rings I won't get sick anymore.... bwahahahaahahaa!!!!