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I too am old. This is literally why we invented bees.
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But saved countless more since it’s a preservative and we didn’t always have chlorinated running water most places on Earth and light ale (preservation through alcohol) made many jobs impractical. >

That's like saying whoever invented the car killed countless people. We make our own choices. >

Eh, I mean, I don't really have a lot of autonomy about living in a car-centric society short of living off the land somewhere. But even that probably requires using a car at some point in the journey. >

People have been drinking sugary drinks everywhere in the world throughout recorded history, and probably long before. >

I feel like the person that started putting caffeine in the sugary drinks is the real bad guy here. >

The salt to make you thirsty, the sugar to hide the salt and the caffeine to get you addicted. It's a vicious trick to get you to drink more of something that will have a profound impact on your health if you are incapable of self moderation. >

Oh believe me, it was very intentional when we started that trend. Reminds me of the good old days