Tag: Historical facts

Scurvy killed an estimated 2 million sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries, yet the image of the pirate ravaged by this disease is largely a myth. The key to understanding how pirates avoided this fate lies in their unique lifestyle and diet, which differed significantly from their naval counterparts.

During the 1940s and 1950s, a standard 6.5-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola contained approximately 5 teaspoons of sugar. This reveals a significant contrast with modern serving sizes and highlights the evolution of how much sugar was in Coke in 1950.

Contrary to the lean, meat-eating ideal often depicted in films, archaeological and historical evidence reveals that Roman gladiators followed a primarily plant-based, high-carbohydrate diet. Nicknamed the *hordearii* or "barley-eaters," their physique was not defined by chiseled muscle, but by a strategically cultivated layer of fat.

Despite some claims that the legendary wrestler was a vegetarian, historical records and multiple accounts confirm that Gama Pehalwan did, in fact, eat meat. His diet was famously robust, a key component of his incredible strength and endurance during a career that spanned over five decades.