The mighty Man Flu. It's time someone set the record straight. And, just maybe, regain the upper hand. Colds are not the same as the flu. A cold is also known as Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Adenovirus, or other colloquial names, such as Crud, Ague, or Sniffles. It tends to come on slow and be milder, likely without fevers. Don't ask me how to pronounce colloquial. The flu, however, is known as Influenza, which sounds dangerous enough. Some call it the Grippe or Plaque. Those don