Why Weren’t the Football Players Peeing?! | The Invention of Gatorade

Florida. 1965. 🏈

A college football team is practicing in brutal heat. The players are sweating, exhausted, and getting sick.

But something strange is happening.

Why aren't the players peeing?

One unusual question sends a group of doctors searching for answers. Their investigation leads to a terrible-tasting experiment, an unexpected discovery, and the invention of one of the world's most recognizable sports drinks.

But how did a bathroom mystery turn into Gatorade?

🎙️ Join Bryan for Episode 171 of Believe It or Not! as we discover the incredible true story behind a drink you've probably seen a thousand times.

Along the way, you'll discover surprising facts about the human body, the science of sweat, and how one small question can lead to an enormous discovery.

Plus, test your detective skills with our True or False, multiple-choice, and scientific-thinking questions!

🌎 YOUR BIG QUESTION: What's the hottest or most exhausting activity you've ever done? What helped you recover afterward?

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for curious kids ages 7–12, families, and classrooms.

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