Revisionist History The Department of Physiological Hygiene
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Sep 22, 2022 In 1944, 36 men underwent a haunting experiment under a football stadium, exploring the impacts of starvation. Ansel Keys, a pioneer in nutrition, led the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, balancing scientific discovery with ethical dilemmas. Personal anecdotes reveal the psychological scars left by extreme calorie deprivation. The story raises urgent questions about the ethics of research and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of trauma. It also touches on modern implications for nutrition and financial insights linking human experiences with broader themes.
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Strange Sightings
- In 1944 Minneapolis, groups of young men were seen walking the streets, dressed identically.
- They gradually became thin and frail, never eating, returning to rooms under the University of Minnesota stadium.
Ancel Keys
- These men were part of a study by Ancel Keys, a prominent nutrition researcher.
- Keys was a "termite," a child genius tracked by Lewis Terman for his exceptional IQ.
K-Rations
- Ancel Keys, a celebrated doctor and adventurer, developed the K-ration for the army.
- This high-calorie meal was widely used by soldiers during World War II.
