There are about 100,000 bacteria in one litre of drinking water.
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One or two alcohol drinks a day can be anti-inflammatory.
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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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The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.
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Milkshakes were originally alcoholic.
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Gin is a mild diuretic which helps the body get rid of excessive fluid. Thus, it can reduce problems such as menstrual bloating.
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Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.
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There's a new vaccine for alcoholism that gives drinkers an immediate and harsh hangover, even if they drink a small amount of booze.
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