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news El Financiero 2026-05-29

Carrot Myth: WWII Propaganda Linked to Enhanced Night Vision

A British WWII propaganda campaign falsely attributed pilots' improved night vision to carrot consumption, actually a cover for secret radar technology. This created a lasting myth about carrots boosting eyesight.

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