
Short Stuff: The Coconut Cult
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Coconuts and Cultures: A Life of Belief and Demise
This chapter examines the cultural and historical significance of the coconut, illustrating the extreme beliefs of August Englehart, who attempted to live solely on this fruit. It highlights the idealistic yet flawed connection between natural diets and human health, culminating in Englehart's tragic fate.
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