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Tea-Drinking Camels

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My detailed study of the habits of camels has been much complimented, at least by myself. The question has arisen, however, as to why the camel takes more sugar when sailing by sea? The answer, quite simply, is that for camels, sugar is a natural antidote to seasickness. I know of no evidence to contradict this observation. Those who might harbor some small doubts on this matter should certainly apply for a grant to study it in more detail, as a question of such importance should not be left unilluminated.

The camel, when drinking of tea, Takes sugar proportionately. For each of its humps It drops twenty lumps; But more, if it’s sailing by sea.

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