“The inclusion of lemon or lime juice in grog, made compulsory in 1795, therefore reduced the incidence of scurvy dramatically. And since beer contains no vitamin C, switching from beer to grog made British crews far healthier overall.”
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
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Tom Standage
Tom Standage, born in 1969, is a renowned journalist known for his in-depth reporting on technology and history. He is particularly skilled at presenting complex technical concepts and historical events in an accessible manner to a wide audience. more
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