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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Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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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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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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All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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The world record for alcohol consumption is by Andre the Giant, who drank 156 beers in one sitting (over 73 liters/16 gallons).
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The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.
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Men are twice as likely to be binge drinkers than women.
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