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The latest in scurvy awareness, ramen investigations, and citrus advocacy

5 Signs Your Roommate Has Scurvy (And How to Stage an Intervention)

Is your roommate pale, irritable, and hoarding instant noodles like they're preparing for the apocalypse? Here's how to confront them before they start growing a parrot on their shoulder.

4 min read

Why Your $7 DoorDash Order Isn't Saving You From Scurvy

That overpriced grain bowl might feel healthy, but if the only vegetable is three shreds of kale on top, you're still one packet of Top Ramen away from full pirate mode.

6 min read

Scurvy Through History: From Pirates to Postgrads

Captain Cook had limes. You have LaCroix. Explore the harrowing journey of scurvy from the high seas to the shared kitchen of a four-bedroom apartment in Bushwick.

8 min read

The Great Ramen Recession of 2025: How One Noodle Brand Nearly Doomed a Generation

When prices hit $0.89 per pack, an entire generation decided vegetables were optional. We investigate the economic forces behind the worst dietary crisis since the invention of the microwave.

5 min read

Limes: The Original Superfood (That Broke People Can't Afford)

At $0.69 each, limes are technically cheaper than therapy. And yet, here we are. We break down the cost-per-vitamin-C of every fruit in the produce aisle.

4 min read

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