Milkshakes were originally alcoholic.
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In 1943, a Pan Am Airline chef snuck whiskey into passengers' coffee to warm them up on a winter flight. When asked what kind of coffee they were being served, he improvised "Irish Coffee," creating the now-famous cocktail.
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White wine gets darker as it ages while red wine gets lighter.
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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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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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The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.
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