Mystery image

What does this image depict? Answer in extended.

Answer: “Demonstrating the method of examining a patient for sinus disease.”

Source: Newport News Daily Press - Feb 22, 1927

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Dec 26, 2019
Category: Quizzes

Comments

Doctor Zeon forcibly draining the life force from an unsuspecting middle aged woman.

Posted by KDP on 12/26/19 at 11:36 AM

Tonsillitis or tooth decay seemed most likely.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 12/26/19 at 11:53 AM

A soft ball this time. The old reflector on a headband that used to be a shorthand symbol for "doctor" actually being used.

Posted by eddi on 12/26/19 at 10:45 PM

My guess would have been “radioactive projectile vomit.”

Posted by Brian on 12/27/19 at 09:03 PM

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