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Re:Guinea worm disease nears eradication by geraneum on Sunday February 13, 2022 @08:02PM (#30327321)
In Persian, old times, snake was a symbol of health! Even today “sick” in Persian translates to “Snake-less”! I was also believed that snakes eat the animals that can carry dangerous sicknesses (small mammals) and their existence is a sign of healthy environment.

I am not sure if it’s related to the said logo but thought it might be interesting.

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Re:Guinea worm disease nears eradication by pazimzadeh on Sunday February 13, 2022 @11:22PM (#30328345)
If snake is a symbol a health, why would sick mean "snake-less"?
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Re:Guinea worm disease nears eradication by cercatrova on Monday February 14, 2022 @04:04AM (#30329874)
If there are no snakes, it is likely there are small mammals around such as those that might have made you sick.
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