Absinthe is a high volume alcoholic drink (up to 89.9% in the UK) which contains a hallucinogenic ingredient called Wormwood and is banned in the United States.
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Scientist Niels Bohr was “given a house next door to the Carlsberg brewing company, and had a pipeline running from the brewery into the house so that he could have a never-ending supply of fresh beer on tap”.
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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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Scientists have developed a 'hangover-free' beer that has electrolytes, making it more hydrating and refreshing.
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When George W. Bush was 30 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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The world record for alcohol consumption is by Andre the Giant, who drank 156 beers in one sitting (over 73 liters/16 gallons).
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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