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The Refreshing Beverage of Roman Gladiators: Gladiator Gatorade
After an exhausting day of training or battling in the coliseum, a Roman gladiator needed a refreshing drink to replenish their strength. Before the invention of modern sports drinks like Gatorade, these warriors quaffed a peculiar concoction made from vinegar, plant ash, and water—an ancient recipe that some have whimsically dubbed "Gladiator Gatorade."