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Indonesia might ban alcohol entirely and people are worried
Can Indonesia really ban alcohol completely?At a bar in the Indonesian capital, Christine, Hassan and Dilta look at each other and burst into laugher. “No, they wouldn’t do that,” they agree. The three...
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7 times alcohol decided the course of battle
Historians always want to talk about how battles were won with a general’s brilliance or a unit’s bravery.But sometimes they are decided in somewhat less elegant ways. For instance, here are seven...
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The 10 best-selling beers in America
SEE ALSO: 10 beer brands Americans are proud to drink Follow Us: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »NOW WATCH: Is draft beer better than bottled beer?
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Follow these 3 simple steps if you want to sniff whiskey like a pro
For the novice, like me, whiskey* can be intimidating even before you take a sip.How long do I sniff before I drink? How come all I smell is alcohol? Why is my nasal passage on fire? The answer: I am...
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Turn any whiskey into a barrel-aged wonder in no time at all
Whiskey is a spirit that gets better with age. But, it'll cost you. Bottles that are aged for 25 or 50 years sell for hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars. What's a connoisseur to do when those...
View ArticleHere's what it's like to have a drink with President Obama
Sam Kass served as the first family's personal chef from January 2009 to December 2014. He also became the Executive Director of Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign and Senior Policy Advisor for...
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As many as 30 percent of Americans may have a drinking problem
There are more alcoholics in America than previously thought, and most Americans afflicted with it don’t seek professional help, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.The...
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This new technology could prevent drunk driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently unveiled new advanced alcohol detection technology that could prevent drunk drivers from operating a vehicle. At a press conference...
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Chimps get drunk on wine
Humans' closest living relatives may have a drinking habit: Scientists spied intoxicated wild chimps soaking up palm wine with leaves and squeezing it into their mouths.Alcohol consumption is seen...
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These 3 charts show Britain's young people are giving up alcohol
Young people in the UK are drinking less and less booze, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.Twenty-percent of 16-24 year olds said they were teetotallers in 2013, the...
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Britain is no longer a nation of young boozers
Young people in the UK are drinking less and less booze, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.Twenty-percent of 16-24 year olds said they were teetotallers in 2013, the...
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A revered hangover cure is actually no more helpful than water
In Las Vegas, where the demand for vices is only slightly more pronounced than the demand for services that undo their nasty side effects, there is a bus filled with IV pouches that purportedly can...
View ArticleThe brilliant story behind Bethenny Frankel's million-dollar idea for...
"Real Housewives" star and "I Suck at Relationships So You Don't Have To" author Bethenny Frankel sat down with Business Insider to chat about the "Aha Moment" behind her multi-million dollar...
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Why people blackout — and what happens to their brains
“We’re all looking for ways to be close at a distance. Alcohol bridged the gap for me.”So writes Sarah Hepola, in her new book Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget. It’s a memoir of her...
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Rumors are circulating that certain types of beer give you 'man boobs’
A nasty rumor has been making its way around the internet that says drinking beer — specifically, hoppier beers known as IPAs — is linked with a host of sexual problems in men — most notably, the...
View ArticleThis bizarre Norwegian PSA about drinking and boating is going viral
AV-OG-TIL, a Norwegian NGO working to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, made a PSA aiming to raise awareness around the dangers of drinking while operating a boat.Video courtesy of AV-OG-TIL and...
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If you're drinking tequila this summer, this is how it should be done
Tequila shots are a rite of passage for drinking-age college students. Everyone learns the same step-by-step: Salt your hand, lick it off, down the shot, and then chase it with a lime slice.Nowadays,...
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This small island in Scotland makes the best single-malt whisky in the world
Islay, a small island located 20 miles from the west coast of Scotland, has gained a reputation for making some of the best single-malt whisky in the world. The island is one of five whisky producing...
View ArticleIs draft beer better than bottled beer?
Brooklyn Brewery general manager Eric Ottaway debunks one of the most common beer myths.Produced by Alana Kakoyiannis & Kamelia Angelova. Additional camera by Daniel Goodman.Follow BI Video: On...
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These maps show where drugs and alcohol kill the most American motorists
Between 1995 and 2013, drugs and alcohol were involved in 26% of all fatal car accidents, claiming 267,598 lives, according to a new study by Florida drug publication, DrugTreatment.com.The group...
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