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Wow. So I'm reading through Ishi the Last Yahi, in which some hunters are on a prolonged hunt, and somehow get a sack of sugar. The narrator is happy, as this keeps the group going for a few days. Any time someone gets hungry, they eat a small scoop of sugar, and they keep going.
I doubted its usefulness, but combined with this sales pitch, I doubt it less. Still sounds like a bad idea, though. Time for another shot of Quick Energy Drink Supplement!