I haven't heard of any cure for colds - what is your source?
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{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class= | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Blue | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zin'' (meaning tin) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanising), brass, bronze, nickel | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}}
{{Element | name=Zinc| symbol=Zn | anumber=30 | amass= 65.4 amu| noe=30 | class= | cstructure= Hexagonal | color= Blue | date= 1746 | discname= Andreas Marggraf | origname= From the German word ''zin'' (meaning tin) | uses=Metal coating, rust protection (galvanising), brass, bronze, nickel | obtained=Zinc blende, calamine}}
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'''Zinc''' is a [[chemical]] element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter. Zinc lozenges have been shown to lessen the duration of the common cold.
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'''Zinc''' is a [[chemical]] element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30. In some historical and sculptural contexts, it is (or was) known as spelter. Zinc lozenges have been shown to lessen the duration of the common cold.{{fact}}