Horace Fletcher
Horace Fletcher was an American diet advocate in the early 20th century, known for promoting the 'Fletcherism' diet, which emphasized thoroughly chewing food to improve digestion and health, reflecting the era's fascination with unique dietary fads.
Born on Sep 10, 1849 (176 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,309 | $210,000 | 188$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,309 | $210,000 | 188$ |
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New Zealand:
American 'great masticator' Horace Fletcher famously advocated in the late 19th century chewing every mouthful 50-100 times.
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Ireland:
Horace Fletcher believed that chewing food 32 times was the secret to slimness.
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Jamaica:
Dr Horace Fletcher emphasised that sex is perfectly normal for seniors as it is for younger folks.
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