A is for Abracadabra

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Bet you didn't know that the quickest way to cure what ails you is a little magic. At least according to Quintus Serenus Sammonicus, physician to the Roman emperor Caracalla, in his second century treatise Liber Medicinalis. You just need an amulet inscribed with:

A - B - R - A - C - A - D - A - B - R - A
   A - B - R - A - C - A - D - A - B - R
      A - B - R - A - C - A - D - A - B
         A - B - R - A - C - A - D - A
            A - B - R - A - C - A - D
               A - B - R - A - C - A
                 A - B - R - A - C
                    A - B - R - A
                       A - B - R
                          A - B
                             A
Alternately, put in the Bugs Bunny episode where he sings the phrase over and over. Most likely this is why we were all so healthy as children and later begin to show the signs of aging and ill health.

Source: Wikipedia

Sue London is a writer, blogger, and doodlist who may be the only person who believes in you as much or more than your mother does. Check out what she's up to by visiting her Sueniverse.

Blog post for the April A to Z blogging challenge.

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  1. Stuart LloydApril 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Sue, thanks for leaving your comment on my blog. I love your blog as I find the occult really interesting :).

    Have you heard of www.binnallofamerica.com? It is a podcast which explores lots of paranormal topics.

    I'll be following your blog from now on :).

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  2. Sue LondonApril 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Hi there Lloyd! Thanks for the link, I haven't checked that out before. Apparently this April A to Z Challenge is great for making new connections!

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