What Did Pirates Eat For Vitamin C? Unraveling the Myth of Scurvy-Ridden Buccaneers
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Scurvy killed an estimated 2 million sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries, yet the image of the pirate ravaged by this disease is largely a myth. The key to understanding how pirates avoided this fate lies in their unique lifestyle and diet, which differed significantly from their naval counterparts.
