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South Pole Race: When the Limeys Get Scurvy
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The British Navy and Lime Juice
In 18 60, the navy switched from juicy sicilian lemons to tart west indian limes. A daily dose of lime juice became synonymous with the british navy. But now we know that limes have considerably less vitimin c than lemons. The navy was relying on precautions against scurvy that were no use at all. And trying to protect yourself against something that doesn't exist can be maddening.
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