After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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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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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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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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All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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