SciShow Tangents
Darkness
Jan 23, 2024
This podcast delves into the darkness of the ocean and space, with a fun quiz on the winter solstice. They also discuss the myth of carrots improving night vision, unique burial choices, and the history of fecal sludge management.
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- Carrots don't enhance night vision, but improve eye health.
- Dogs misbehave more in the dark to avoid theft.
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Carrots' Night Vision Claim Debunked
Carrots are often associated with aiding night vision, a myth debunked. While carrots contain vitamin A beneficial for eye health, they do not specifically enhance night vision. The belief may have origins from World War II propaganda attributing carrots to improving night vision of pilots and soldiers. However, carrots' vitamin A content supports general eye health, not exceptional night vision.
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