Carrots, Night Vision, and World War II: The British Wartime Propaganda
Thursday, 28 Nov 2024, 21:57
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During
World War II, the British government cleverly promoted carrots as the
secret to improved night vision, tying it to the Royal Air Force's success
in air battles. This propaganda aimed to protect radar technology secrets while
addressing food shortages. Though rooted in myth, the belief in carrots'
vision-enhancing power persists globally to this day.
Carrots, Night Vision, and World War II: The British Wartime Propaganda
During World War II, the British government cleverly promoted carrots as the secret to improved night vision, tying it to the Royal Air Force's success in air battles. This propaganda aimed to protect radar technology secrets while addressing food shortages. Though rooted in myth, the belief in carrots' vision-enhancing power persists globally to this day.
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