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"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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This chapter examines the contrasting strategies of Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen during their South Pole expeditions, focusing on how financial backing and innovative techniques influenced their fates. Additionally, it addresses the surprising issue of scurvy among explorers, revealing the scientific challenges they faced.

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