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Ep. 540: The Killing of Captain Cook

The MeatEater Podcast

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Culinary Adventures of Explorers

Exploring the historical and unique foods consumed by explorers during significant expeditions, from sea turtle delicacies to the taste of whale blubber and walrus meat. The chapter dives into the challenges of preventing scurvy with unconventional items and highlights Captain Cook's adventurous eating habits, including trying yams, seagull pie, and a Polynesian drink called cava.

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