Booze Stories
Strange history, ridiculous facts, drinking disasters and the occasional genuinely useful thing about what's in your glass.
The World's Strangest Drinking Laws
From drinks requiring food to booze that needs an escort, the world is packed with wonderfully peculiar alcohol rules. Welcome to a legal pub crawl where the strangest thing behind the bar might be the law.
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Who Actually Invented the Cocktail?
Who invented the cocktail? What sounds like a simple question rapidly descends into 19th-century bartenders, New Orleans pharmacists, French egg cups, horses and several suspiciously convenient stories.
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Why Do We Say Cheers?
Why do we say “Cheers!” before drinking? The story involves ancient toasts, good health, actual bits of toast and Britain eventually deciding one word could mean thank you, goodbye, good luck and pass me that pint.
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Why Do We Clink Glasses?
Why do we clink glasses? The answer may involve poison, evil spirits, church bells, ancient gods and a surprising amount of superstition for something that goes “ting”.
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Why Is Wine 75cl?
Ever wondered why wine comes in 75cl bottles instead of a nice sensible litre? The answer involves glassblowers’ lungs, thirsty Britons, Bordeaux barrels and some suspiciously convenient maths.
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