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"For about 70 years, scientists have known that peeling transparent tape generates a glow of visible light..."

via The New York Times

Carrots and Truthiness

Lutein is the best for eyes--and it's in leafy, green vegetables. The carrot rumor was started during the Second World War. The Nazis realized that the British were getting a lot of lucky shots on their aircraft, and so the British started the rumor that their pilots were being given carrots to improve their eyesight. Which was hogwash. What they really did was discover radar.

via Dr. Oz - Esquire Magazine