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> Roman troops would make and haul the stuff around with them rather than risk local water on the march.

it’s more than this: posca or sekanjibin or switchel or any of the other similar vinegar drinks are a bit like savory gatorade: you will preferentially choose them when exerted and they’re available, they’re better regardless of sanitation.



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