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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People with light eye colors (like blue, green or grey) have a higher alcohol tolerance.
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Andre the Giant had surgery, but the doctors couldn't figure out how much anaesthesia to use due to his size. Instead, they used Andre's claim that "it usually takes two liters of vodka just to make me feel warm inside" as their guide.
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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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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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Applying vodka to your face helps tighten your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.
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Nearly half of the entire world's adult population has never drunk alcohol.
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