I HAVE DISCOVERED THE CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD Without a degree in biology, chemistry, or medicine, I have indeed found the cure for the common cold. Two days spend entirely in bed doing nothing but overdosing on your favorite cold medicine (mine's Alka-Seltzer Cold Plus Liqui-Gels) and sleeping. It's worked for me three times now. That, my dear readers, is how I spent yesterday and Tuesday. Today I ran errands will I tomorrow.