No matter how many people around the world criticize alcohol and try to find out points to validate their disliking, the fact that beverages infused with alcohol are one of the most highly loved edibles in the world cannot go unnoticed. Whether to consume it or not is completely a personal choice, and below we reveal 15 interesting facts about alcohol that might surprise you!
Fun facts about alcohol that will surprise you!
#1. Let’s begin with a positive fact, where a case study that studied those who lived to be over 90 years of age revealed those that drank alcohol in moderation lived longer than those who abstained from it.
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#2. Men are more likely to abuse alcohol than women.
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#3. 6 minutes is all it takes for the brain to start to react and feel the effects of alcohol.
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#4. Red wines have higher alcohol content than white wine.
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#5. Red wine consumed in moderation is good for the heart! The antioxidants in red wine can help prevent coronary artery disease, and therefore reduce the risk of heart attacks.
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#6. While we may sometimes reach for the drink for a quick happy fix; alcohol is a depressant that can slow down our central nervous system.
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#7. Dark liquors which contain congeners (mainly responsible for the taste and aroma) such as whiskey, red wine, and brandy will cause more severe hangovers than clear liquors such as vodka and gin.
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#8. Abraham Lincoln, one of the most celebrated presidents, not only in the USA but around the globe, was a licensed dealer of alcohol before he tried his luck in the elections.
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#9. The world’s strongest beer contains 67.5% alcohol!
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#10. The most celebrated form of alcohol all around the world is vodka! This can be proven by the fact that there is a demand of around 6 billion liters of alcohol each year! (we are not even counting the holiday seasons)
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#11. Champagne! Oh, the moment when the bottle of champagne is popped open, and that shower of bubbles makes our celebrations all the more joyous. But did you know that apparently, this shower is because of the 90 PSI pressure that each of the bottles is sealed under? This is more than the pressure that is applied in car tires. Moreover, a bottle of champagne has over 50 million bubbles.
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#12. The minimum drinking age in Italy is 16 years old! However, if you are caught giving alcohol to anyone under 16 years old in this beautiful country – you can face up to one year in prison. The USA, however, has the highest drinking age limit at 21 years.
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#13. Binge drinking and general overconsumption of alcohol in life can lead to many illnesses that can be fatal. Binge drinking is known to be popular between the ages of 18-22 years, however, the NIAAA defines binge drinking that occurs after 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men in about a 2 hour period.
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#14. Muscle has more water than fat, so alcohol will be diluted more in a person with more muscle tissue; therefore will be less affected than a person with a high body fat count.
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#15. Wine is mentioned in the Bible over 500 times.AMEN!
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Bonus Tip! If at any point you think your clothes stink and you need a quick fix on the go; you can spray some vodka on it! A good quality vodka can remove the bad odor after it evaporates.
Happy and safe drinking everybody… and don’t forget the H20!
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Emmy is the founder and content writer at woopdedo. With a background in the performing arts, she then had a career working on cruise ships, until she decided to return to NZ where she spends most of her time storytelling and freelance writing. You can contact her on the social media links below or visit the work with us page.
