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[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago

At least that one has a tiny basis in fact. Beta carotene is found in abundance in carrots (and pretty much anything else yellow, orange, or red, for instance bell peppers) and does help make some of the chemicals in your eyes. (Beta Carotene > Vitamin A > Rhodopsin as an example)

Napoleon was average height even by modern standards.