The myth that carrots improve your eyesight may have its roots in a World War II propaganda campaign.
During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed a new type of radar technology that helped pilots shoot down German enemy planes at night, according to Smithsonian Magazine. But in order to keep the new technology a secret, the government said carrots were behind the pilots' success.
Advertisements during the war touted the benefits of carrots for nighttime vision, including one that read "Carrots keep you healthy and help you see in the blackout," Smithsonian Magazine says.
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which helps maintain eyesight. But carrots do not actually improve vision, or help you see in the dark, as some parents may tell their children in the hopes of persuading the little ones to eat their veggies.
Man, Sendai's face. It actually creeps me out more than akigumo.
Because it's quite possible that Vitamin A is also an euphemism for Amphetamines. Which were used by troops of Allies and Axis. This is what this pic made me think of when I saw it in pixiv (didn't explain the carrot). But Seika's note helped to clarify. So thanks.
Because it's quite possible that Vitamin A is also an euphemism for Amphetamines. Which were used by troops of Allies and Axis. This is what this pic made me think of when I saw it in pixiv (didn't explain the carrot). But Seika's note helped to clarify. So thanks.
Akigumo's might be meth though. The text also said they supply stimulants to soldiers who asked.
There's also many other broken myths about eyes that parents won't like. Such as reading in the dark or staring at computer screen will make your eyes tired more quickly, but it won't cause damage as long as you give your eyes rest when they asked instead of keep straining them.
Akigumo's might be meth though. The text also said they supply stimulants to soldiers who asked.
There's also many other broken myths about eyes that parents won't like. Such as reading in the dark or staring at computer screen will make your eyes tired more quickly, but it won't cause damage as long as you give your eyes rest when they asked instead of keep straining them.
That could totally explain Sendai being such hyper night owl. Hmmmmmm Admiral Heisenberg....
Because it's quite possible that Vitamin A is also an euphemism for Amphetamines. Which were used by troops of Allies and Axis. This is what this pic made me think of when I saw it in pixiv (didn't explain the carrot). But Seika's note helped to clarify. So thanks.
There's been comics showing the casual use of meth by the japanese. post #1672586
But here's a link I put in the comic for those interested in reading the Japanese invention of crystal meth
I want to say WWI was when it originated but I cannot recall where I read that, so it might be wrong.
Started during/just after The Blitz which started in September 1940 and ended around March 1941 as a piece of propaganda put out by the RAF to explain why night fighter interceptions against the bombers were so successful in the initial phases. The propaganda said carrots for night vision, but the real reason was planes equipped with RADAR (especially Beaufighters and Boulton Paul Defiants) knowing exactly where they were.
Must've spread to Japan by that point I guess.
StimulantStimulant*Crunch**Crunch*Carrots are delicious, pyon!*Crunch*VitaminAaahAlso, there are rumors that those on night watch duty were fed loads of carrots...If I'm going to Night Battle, I gotta have this!With this I'll be able to get through the night...In the IJN, before night operations officers took vitamin A pills to maintain their eyesight and amphetamines were handed out to those who requested.
