Re: [at-l] High Country Musings

["David F. Addleton" <dfa@wimlaw.com>]

> I just heard on the History Channel that the members of the Roman Army 
> carried 50 pounds on their backs wherever they took themselves. 
Accompanying 
> pictures revealed no backpacks with hip belts.  What do you suppose they
had 
> for breakfast?

Granola balls. I think they had this little ball of concentrated food
consisting of various grains, flours, and nuts held together with honey.
Some of the far eastern Romans doubtlessly discovered the Medjool date
which packs a better punch than modern power gels.

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