I do love these old write ups, Wombat. But it also make me wonder which ones of todays epidemics that are influenced by Iodine deficiency; like ADHD, autism, asperger, ADD. (Then comes general low energy, declining IQ, brainfog etc)
At one of my jobs there are several people that use days or even weeks to know a new person by name. It seems to be erased the moment they say it.
I`ll be happy if none of my close relatives dont get Alzheimers. But I doubt it wont happen.