stackyFACTSThe original pre-workout supplement was just straight-up animal genitalia. Ancient Olympians were desperate for an edge, so they routinely chewed on raw sheep testicles for a quick hit of testosterone before competing. Modern doping scandals look incredibly tame by comparison.
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