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Europeans had been aware of scurvy and its relationship to a lack of fresh fruit in the diet for centuries. James Lind conducted a study and showed that lemon juice could be given to sailors to prevent scurvy and the Royal Navy adopted his methods in 1795.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is the essential ingredient in lime juice. It was not identified until a scientific paper The Chemical Nature Of Vitamin C was published by Joseph Louis Svirbelf and Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (April 25, 1932).
Today 80% of the world's vitamin C is produced in China.
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How did Benjamin Franklin become a journalist?
He got into the industry from his brother, James
Who are Benjamin franklins parents and brothers and sisters?
Benjamin Franklin was the tenth son, so he was the littlest brother. One brother was named James.
How did Benjamin Franklin and James Madison meet?
becuz they both was presedents
Did Benjamin Franklin brother own a newspaper?
Yes, he was apprenticed to his older brother James
Did Benjamin Franklin like his brother James?
There were periods of strained relations between Benjamin Franklin and his brother James. Ben worked for James at his printing shop, but their differing political and religious views caused conflicts. However, later in life, they reconciled and had a better relationship.
What was Benjamin Franklin's brother?
James Franklin
How did James Franklin influenc Benjamin Franklin?
printing
What was Benjamin Franklin brother name?
James Franklin
Which state did James Monroe discover?
the state of Franklin
Who did Benjamin Franklin work for?
Ben worked with his brother James
Who were two delegates to the convention?
Benjamin Franklin and James Madison
When did Benjamin Franklin runaway fron home?
Benjamin Franklin ran away from his apprenticeship at seventeen because he was bored with printing for his half-brother James.
How did Benjamin Franklin become a journalist?
He got into the industry from his brother, James
Who are Benjamin franklins parents and brothers and sisters?
Benjamin Franklin was the tenth son, so he was the littlest brother. One brother was named James.
What kind of business did Benjamin's brother run?
There's a lot of Benjamins out there. Benjamin Franklin's brother James was a printer.
How did Benjamin Franklin and James Madison meet?
becuz they both was presedents
Did Benjamin Franklin brother own a newspaper?
Yes, he was apprenticed to his older brother James
