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[–] tburkhol@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Growing up in the 70s, whenever I was sick, I'd get 7-up and saltines.

[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 3 points 2 days ago

lol same (2000s) and over time I’ve heard many variations. Some kids were given “Vernors” which at least had some actual ginger. The rest were at best sugar bribes to hydrate.