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Scotch Cholera

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In the 19th century, many Scots would not eat *any* fresh vegetables, unripe berries, or new potatoes in case they caught “the Scotch cholera” which was supposed fatal in less than a day.

(in reality it was bacterial gastroenteritis)

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Eyemouth Recycling

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After cholera hit town in 1849, Eyemouth added 6ft of soil on top of the old cemetery to make a new one. The old headstones were lifted and used to make a watchhouse to guard against bodysnatchers.