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Why Vicks VapoRub is so beloved among Latino families
Vicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep. For Latino families, the salve is a cure-all, used for acne, bruises, toenail fungus, bleeding head wounds, and more.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readVicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep. For Latino families, the salve is a cure-all, used for acne, bruises, toenail fungus, bleeding head wounds, and more. Some even drink it with tequila to ward off sickness.
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5 of 5Changing the language around homelessness- 0:00The airline industry largely policies itself when it comes to safety, but can that change after Boeing crashes?
- 9:23Can San Francisco handle more millionaires as several startups go public?
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