3x-xx-xx ep052 The Worlds Most Expensive Cold Cure

The makers of X-Lax, the original chocolate and laxative present strange as it seems. Tonight, you'll hear the story of a queen who had a cold. For a thing, a cold had cost more than a hundred thousand dollars.

But that's nothing. Cold cost Americans five hundred million dollars a year. Until science discovers what causes them, let's do what we can to help prevent colds. So here are some things to remember. Get plenty of sleep.

Each sensibly, avoid drafts, keep your feet dry, and keep regular. Sounds simple, and it is. If in keeping regular, you are exceedingly careful to choose a correctly timed laxative. X-Likes for instance, take six to eight hours to be effective.

But why a correctly timed laxative you ask? Well, because a laxative that is correctly timed is mild and gentle, kind to your system. X-Laks combines that mildness and correct timing with complete thoroughness and effectiveness.

And last but not least, X-Laks is a pleasure to take. It tastes just like delicious chocolate. For thirty years, it has been the approved family-like of their in millions of homes. The world's most expensive cold cure.

Russia, 1790. Catherine the Great Empress of Russia is extremely irritated. Or the Empress has that supremely unromantic melody, a common call. Can I do anything your imperial majesty? Oh no, you silly little fool.

Just keep your mouth closed until the doctor arrives. Why doesn't it come? He will be here immediately, Your Majesty. And he'd better cure this miserable cold. Oh, the doctor in very emergency. I would be in emergency.

Hurry! Tell that bump kid to come in here. Oh, your emergency. A thousand apologies for being late. A thousand apologies. Quiet! Yes, your Majesty. Please try something for this internal cold before I have your head cut off.