In 1896, a Greek water carrier named Spiridon Louis competed in the Olympic men’s marathon. Partway through the race, he stopped at a tavern for a glass of wine, and then went on to win the event.
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In many 19th century London pubs, dregs from drinks were dumped into a basin, prior to the glasses being washed. The contents of the basin were then sold to the poor.