For almost all of human history, if you had an ache or pain your best bet would be to do what everyone else did, and search for a natural remedy – from plant roots, leaves or tree-bark.
But in 1899, chemists were able to develop a new type of pill that could take away pain almost instantly. Aaron Heslehurst explains.
Video journalist: Jeremy Howell
Content provided by the BBC. Original piece can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48054154
