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		pbhjpbhj on Dec 14, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are Europeans the whitest people on the planet... I live in Europe, UK, and we grow plenty of grains here.

alexgartrell on Dec 14, 2009 [–]

Grains are low in Vitamin D, that's why native europeans are pale. Paleness allows you to absorb more vitamin D from sunlight.

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