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Billionaire Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, who claimed to drink 10 cans of energy drink a day, dies at 78
MSN ^ | Oct 23, 2022 | Anders Hagstrom

Posted on 10/23/2022 7:17:49 PM PDT by dennisw

Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who once claimed to drink 10-12 cans of the beverage every day, has died at 78.

Mateschitz accrued an estimated fortune of $24.65 billion throughout his career and was widely known as the richest man in Austria, Reuters reported Sunday. He passed away following a battle with cancer Saturday. Mateschitz built the Red Bull brand from merely an energy drink to the multi-billion dollar cultural giant it is today, sponsoring high-octane sports events, both fringe and mainstream, across the globe.

Red Bull first entered global markets in 1987 after modifying the recipe for a Thai energy drink, but the company wouldn't break into the U.S. market until 1990. While the company had a rocky start, it soon entered a stride and enlisted an Austrian marketing company that eventually coined the company's famous slogan, "Red Bull gives you wings," according to Reuters.

Today, the company sells nearly 10 billion cans annually, a third of which are purchased in the U.S.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Food
KEYWORDS: mateschitz; redbull; rip
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To: EEGator

I am a mere lad of 51, almost too young to go….

Some days I am a bit sluggish since coming home about two weeks ago.

I’ve lost a great deal of weight.

From 300 to about 224 last I tried a reliable scale.

The diverticulitis diet and related is one tough and expensive way to drop the pounds.


21 posted on 10/23/2022 7:35:43 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: nevadapatriot

Shouldn’t of taken that COVID booster with that last Redbull.


22 posted on 10/23/2022 7:38:16 PM PDT by Baldwin
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To: EEGator; SkyPilot

+and enjoyed flying a Falcon 900)

OK now those are really cool 😎


23 posted on 10/23/2022 7:39:32 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: wally_bert

That’s a lot of weight, and a solid accomplishment.

No nuts and seeds. Mostly meat, fruit, and veg?


24 posted on 10/23/2022 7:39:59 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: dennisw

Energy drinks are a major no-no for me.


25 posted on 10/23/2022 7:41:28 PM PDT by fso301
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To: SamAdams76

**I only drink it on very long drives. When I find myself nodding off at the wheel, I pull into a rest area and get a can. I’m then good for the next 200 miles or so.**

I drove semi OTR and local from Oct 2001 thru March 2021, and still do part time for a farmer.

I never have been a coffee or energy drink consumer. Quit soda pop in the 70’s (except if at a gathering and that’s all they got). Rarely drink tea.

The secret for me has been the ability to take 5, 10, or 15 minute power naps. I can get in the sleeper and be out in a couple minutes, (but set an alarm first, lol). Get up and be good for a couple hours at least. Getting out and checking the load and tires by trotting around the rig a couple of times can help too.

I don’t sit lowrider like the ‘cool’ drivers, I sit up straight, which seems to help as well.


26 posted on 10/23/2022 7:42:12 PM PDT by Zuriel (Acts 2:38,39....Do you believe it?)
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To: dennisw

I said what I said because that crap will shoot your pulse rate over the moon.

I do my best to never touch those damned things.


27 posted on 10/23/2022 7:42:53 PM PDT by hoagy62 (DTCM&OTTH)
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To: EEGator

The paleo diet started a month before surgery as per doctors orders.

It helped a lot.

While in recovery and until my recent follow up, I was on low residue. I missed the paleo style and am getting back to it as I go through the current inventory of food.

Today we went to get some authentic German sausage from a guy we’ve known for many years.

He almost didn’t recognize me.

The sausage was wonderful as always.


28 posted on 10/23/2022 7:44:45 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: EEGator

Good reply


29 posted on 10/23/2022 7:48:04 PM PDT by Osage Orange
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To: EEGator
" walking daily is excellent for health,"

Walking about 7k steps a day is correlated with longevity. It's unclear if that means walking will increase your life span. It may mean people who feel good will walk more. Anything more than 7k doesn't increase lifespan but it may have other benefits.

Walking has many benefits from mental health to sun exposure and Vitamin D. It definitely can alleviate depression or insomnia and apparently it's good for your bones.

30 posted on 10/23/2022 7:48:59 PM PDT by ladyjane ( )
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To: Captain Peter Blood
"...so I don’t think he could consume 2000mg a day of that and live."

He didn't.

31 posted on 10/23/2022 7:51:13 PM PDT by moovova
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To: wally_bert

I use the Paleo Diet when I’m leaning out.

When maintaining, I’m paleo plus some potatoes and rice.

Bulking season is gone forever. Last bulk was 8 years ago.
I think I put on 2 pounds of muscle and 17 pounds of fat...


32 posted on 10/23/2022 7:51:14 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Jonty30

That theory seems to have missed jorg sorroz.


33 posted on 10/23/2022 7:51:40 PM PDT by Zuriel (Acts 2:38,39....Do you believe it?)
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To: ladyjane

I go to a walking park just around the corner from me.

It’s called Sandy Hollow. The Battle of the Brandywine occurred there September 11th, 1777.


34 posted on 10/23/2022 7:52:43 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator

LOL!


35 posted on 10/23/2022 7:52:46 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: SamAdams76

Cool. I do the same but I’ve switched to Starbucks Mocha Coffee in a can. Love the stuff, but it eventually catches up with me.


36 posted on 10/23/2022 7:53:16 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck ( Keep the change, you filthy animal! )
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To: Osage Orange

Thank you.


37 posted on 10/23/2022 7:53:26 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: ConservativeMind

I seriously was concerned about having a heart attack, and I’m really stubborn and non risk averse. I’m well known to do crazy things without fear of harm...
:)


38 posted on 10/23/2022 7:55:19 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: wally_bert

Man, you’re making me want to take a trip to Edelweiss on the traffic circle.

Hang in there and keep feeling better. I have the feeling (and I’m writing this to remind me) that I would probably do well to follow the same health advice. I wish I could be 220 again.


39 posted on 10/23/2022 8:00:59 PM PDT by Kommodor (Solzhenitsyn was an optimist...)
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To: dennisw
25 billion and he hits the wall at age 78? He could not do any better? I know I would.

Genes dictate a lot. Steve Jobs became the richest man in the cemetery at a young age. I have a close relative who did EVERYTHING right, except get a colonoscopy. You guessed it, fatal colon cancer at 53.
40 posted on 10/23/2022 8:12:14 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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