chemistry

How likely do you drink Julius Caesar’s last water?

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Picture of Julius Caesar holding a glass of water, based on Vincenzo Camuccini work

A little chemistry problem.

What is the likelihood that the next drink you are going to have contains some of the water molecules drunk by Julius Caesar on the day he was assassinated?

Here I give an answer in this extended and fairly thorough article, where all potentially significant factors are considered.

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