Until about 150 years ago Nadars - mostly "toddy tappers" - were condemned to a near untouchable status.

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In Mrs Beeton's Book of Home Management, a best-seller for decades after it was first published in 1861, there is a chapter on first aid and home remedies - including a hot toddy cold treatment.

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First up :The Hot Toddy .

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The names are a mouthful and the play-by-play guys seemingly had to keep mouthing them (no wonder, considering the game sponsors are also broadcast sponsors) while pretending not to notice how often the comp-seat "fans" deserted the stands after one good toddy.

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