TIL: In 1932, Brazil couldn’t afford to send its athletes to the Los Angeles Olympics, so they put them on a ship filled with coffee. The athletes sold the coffee along the way to fund their trip.
TIL: In 1932, Brazil couldn’t afford to send its athletes to the Los Angeles Olympics, so they put them on a ship filled with coffee. The athletes sold the coffee along the way to fund their trip.
www.tastingtable.com The Important Role Coffee Played In The 1932 Olympics - Tasting Table
It looked like one of the world's largest countries wouldn't make it to the 1932 Olympics. That is until the coffee industry stepped in.
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