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That's true! To be more specific, the British had just invented the ground interception radar to spot incoming aircraft, and didn't want the Germans to think they had developed a technological solution.

I don't know if they ever thought the myth would catch on as well as it did, but it's still widely believed today. (Perhaps because there's no downside, eating carrots is still good for you, it just doesn't improve your eyesight.)

>>LeoPan+(OP)
Additionally, sugar was also heavily rationed, while carrots (which are quite high in sugars) IIRC weren't.

Carrot cake also had a surge in popularity at the time (if the great show "Supersizers eat..." is to believed).

>>ThePad+B
Huh. Didn't know. Proof http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/ww2carrots.html