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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After Germany surrendered in WW2, people in Moscow partied until the entire city actually ran out of vodka.
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People with light eye colors (like blue, green or grey) have a higher alcohol tolerance.
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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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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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The purpose of the indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle is to strengthen the structure of the bottle.
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