Interesting, unusual, entertaining, odd, and little-known facts and information about alcohol and drinking:
The consumption of alcohol was so widespread throughout history that it has been called "a universal language."
Each molecule of alcohol is less than a billionth of a meter long and consists of a few atoms of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen.
Fermentation within the body is essential for human life to exist.
Frederick the Great of Prussia tried to ban the consumption of coffee and demanded that the populace drink alcohol instead.
Being intoxicated had desirable spiritual significance to the ancient Egyptians. They often gave their children names like "How Drunk is Cheops" or "How Intoxicated is Hathor."
Alcohol is considered the only proper payment for teachers among the Lepcha people of Tibet.
The national anthem of the US, the "Star-Spangled Banner," was written to the tune of a drinking song.
Methyphobia is fear of alcohol.
The word "toast," meaning a wish of good health, started in ancient Rome, where a piece of toasted bread was dropped into wine.
Alcohol consumption decreases during the time of the full moon.
During World War II, a group of alpine soldiers who were stranded in mountain snows survived for an entire month on nothing but a cask of sherry.
One or two alcohol drinks a day can be anti-inflammatory.
It's impossible to create a beverage of over 18% alcohol by fermentation alone.
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