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 The modern white-collar worker, is probably the most sun-starved human in history's bleak winter chapters. Think about it. Back in ancient and medieval times—life was an outdoor experience, whether you were grinding it out in the fields or hustling in the bustling streets. Sunlight was the boss, dictating when to toil and when to kick back, whether you were a dirt-under-the-nails farmer or a smooth-talking merchant.