All 13 minerals necessary for human life can be found in alcohol beverages.
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The world's oldest known recipe is for beer.
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Nearly half of the entire world's adult population has never drunk alcohol.
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Milkshakes were originally alcoholic.
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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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There's a new vaccine for alcoholism that gives drinkers an immediate and harsh hangover, even if they drink a small amount of booze.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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