Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Carrots and Your Eyes
Aug 26, 2020
Delve into the surprising truth about carrots and their impact on eyesight. Discover how the myth of carrots improving night vision originated from WWII propaganda. Enjoy quirky discussions about baby carrots, their production quirks, and the surprising amount of food waste involved. Plus, learn about the real nutritional heroes in carrots, like beta carotene and lutein. All this comes wrapped in humorous anecdotes and light-hearted banter, making for an entertaining and enlightening listen!
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Carrot Night Vision
- Josh believed carrots gave him night vision as a child.
- He would tell other kids his great night vision came from eating carrots.
British Air Force Carrot Propaganda
- During WWII, the British Air Force spread a rumor.
- They claimed a pilot's night vision success was from his carrot consumption, masking their radar tech.
Carrots Don't Improve Night Vision
- Carrots do not improve night vision.
- The British story was propaganda to conceal radar technology.
