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Forty Billion Enemies (1941)

1941 · Ephemeral film · 24 min

Synopsis

On the importance of refrigeration in the battle against disease. The title refers to the speed with which bacteria multiply if their reproduction is not inhibited by cold. Includes shot of a professor lecturing in a college classroom; a train; truck on highway; etc. Describes the improvement of general health brought about by mechanical refrigeration & quick transportation of foods. Explains relations between temperature & food spoilage. Gives advice on purchase, use & care of a refigerator.

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Running time
24 minutes
Collection
Prelinger Archives

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★★★ · i'LL JUST PUT EVERYTHING OVER HERE · Spuzz · 2022-09-01

An ok, if not overlong exploration about Bacteria, and how it's harmful! But, like all good industrial pictures, this has an ulterior motive behind it, and that is how to store food in the fridge, which is directly related. but the film sure took it's time getting to that subject. After the bacteria talk, all the food talk, and how it should be kept was much more interesting. Like, all those veggies crammed in together! Meat without any covering! Yick!