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[–] djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Honestly, you don't even have to go that far. Just bringing back germ theory would massively advance the health and safety of ancient peoples. You might get a little bit of pushback trying to explain it to them though.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Germ theory was around for a long time before it was adopted because no one believed it.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Hello, it’s me from 2025. When are you from where germ theory is finally believed and acted upon by the majority?

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

People don't poop in their drinking water, it's an improvement.