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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Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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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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Scientists have developed a 'hangover-free' beer that has electrolytes, making it more hydrating and refreshing.
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People with light eye colors (like blue, green or grey) have a higher alcohol tolerance.
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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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The purpose of the indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle is to strengthen the structure of the bottle.
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