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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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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Al Capone earned $105m per year from alcohol and rackets during the Prohibition era. Today, this would be equivalent to $1.4b per year.
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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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All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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One or two alcohol drinks a day can be anti-inflammatory.
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