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The ''' | {{Infobox Object | ||
|image = Sarah Jane Smith picking oranges.jpg | |||
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|type = [[Citrus]] [[fruit]] | |||
|origin = [[Earth]] | |||
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|used by = [[Human]]s and [[Skullion]]s | |||
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|appearances = ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'', [[The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'', ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'', ''[[Better Watch Out, Better Take Care]]'', ''[[Blood Heat]]'', ''[[The Man Who Never Was]]'' | |||
}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a [[citrus]] [[fruit]] that grew on orange [[tree]]s. | |||
== References == | == 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]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | * 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]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | ||
* Before taking her to the [[Palace Theatre]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] promised [[Leela]], "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | * Before taking her to the [[Palace Theatre]], the [[Fourth Doctor]] promised [[Leela]], "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." ([[TV]]: ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'') | ||
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:''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]].'' | :''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 other citrus fruits, oranges were rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to | * Like other citrus fruits, oranges were rich in [[citric acid]], a precursor to [[Vitamin C]]. 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]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | ||
* One [[Christmas]] eve, the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] snuck into [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart]]'s house dressed as [[Santa Claus]] and left two oranges and a [[walnut]] in his Christmas stocking. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Better Watch Out, Better Take Care]]'') | * One [[Christmas]] eve, the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II|Romana]] snuck into [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart]]'s house dressed as [[Santa Claus]] and left two oranges and a [[walnut]] in his Christmas stocking. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Better Watch Out, Better Take Care]]'') | ||
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* In an alternate timeline created by [[the Monk]], oranges grew in and around central [[London]], but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | * In an alternate timeline created by [[the Monk]], oranges grew in and around central [[London]], but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | ||
* [[Skullion]]s | * [[Skullion]]s preferred citrus [[juice]]s (such as orange and [[lemon]]) as [[water]] "[burned]" them. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Man Who Never Was]]'') | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Satsuma]] | * [[Satsuma]] | ||
* [[Orange juice]] | |||
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[[Category:Fruit from the real world]] | [[Category:Fruit from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 09:14, 30 April 2013
Orange was a citrus fruit that grew on orange trees.
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. (TV: The Masque of Mandragora)
- Before taking her to the Palace Theatre, the Fourth Doctor promised Leela, "if you're very good, I'll buy you an orange." (TV: 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 other citrus fruits, oranges were rich in citric acid, a precursor to Vitamin C. 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. (TV: The Stones of Blood)
- One Christmas eve, the Fourth Doctor and Romana snuck into Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart's house dressed as Santa Claus and left two oranges and a walnut in his Christmas stocking. (PROSE: Better Watch Out, Better Take Care)
- In an alternate timeline created by the Monk, oranges grew in and around central London, but were inedible and glowed. They were used by the human survivors as night lights. (PROSE: Blood Heat)
- Skullions preferred citrus juices (such as orange and lemon) as water "[burned]" them. (TV: The Man Who Never Was)
See also
