18th Century

How Citrus Built the British Navy

A British naval surgeon's simple experiment with citrus fruits accidentally created the most feared navy in history.

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British EmpireNaval History18th CenturyMedical DiscoveryScientific MethodGlobal TradeRoyal NavyJames LindAge Of SailMilitary Innovation

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