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* Oranges grew in the warm [[Mediterranean]] climate of the Duchy of [[San Martino]] in [[15th century]] [[Italy]]. [[Sarah Jane Smith]] was picking and eating oranges when she was captured by members of the [[Cult of Demnos]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | |||
*Orange juice is a key ingredient in a [[Alcohol#Cocktails and other alcoholic drinks|screwdriver]], the other being [[Alcohol#Spirits|vodka]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'') | |||
* | * Before taking her to the [[Palace Theatre]], [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] promised [[Leela]], "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." ([[DW]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | ||
:''During the time these events occurred, oranges and most other fruit were rare treats, due to their perishable nature and the lack of practical refrigeration and pesticides. They were often purchased as gifts for ladies and children, especially at [[Christmas]].'' | |||
* Like all citrus fruits, oranges were rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for [[Cessair of Diplos]], for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by [[Romana I|Romana]] and [[Amelia Rumford|Professor Rumford]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | |||
* | *In an alternate timeline created by [[Mortimus]] oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed, they were used by the human survivors as night lights. ([[NA]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 20 August 2008
Orange refers to an Earth citrus plant.
References
- Oranges grew in the warm Mediterranean climate of the Duchy of San Martino in 15th century Italy. Sarah Jane Smith was picking and eating oranges when she was captured by members of the Cult of Demnos. (DW: The Masque of Mandragora)
- Orange juice is a key ingredient in a screwdriver, the other being vodka. (DW: Black Orchid)
- Before taking her to the Palace Theatre, the Doctor promised Leela, "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
- During the time these events occurred, oranges and most other fruit were rare treats, due to their perishable nature and the lack of practical refrigeration and pesticides. They were often purchased as gifts for ladies and children, especially at Christmas.
- Like all citrus fruits, oranges were rich in citric acid, a precursor to vitamin C. As such, they would not have been on the menu for Cessair of Diplos, for whom citric acid was toxic, a fact discovered by Romana and Professor Rumford. (DW: The Stones of Blood)
- In an alternate timeline created by Mortimus oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed, they were used by the human survivors as night lights. (NA: Blood Heat)
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