Alcohol: A History
Around the World
Safe drinking tips
Interesting Facts
Policy-making around the world
100
What is the relationship between the Marines and alcohol?
This US Military faction started recruiting in a bar. The few. The proud.
100
In what country would a person be arrested along with their spouse, should you choose to drink and drive?
Malaysia. Someone will be sleeping on the couch for a very long time.
100
True/False: A tipple before bedtime is good for you.
FALSE. Studies show alcohol upsets our normal sleep cycles. people could become dependent on alcohol for sleep, and it could make sleep less restful and turn people into snorers. Plus alcohol actually decrease our body temperature and slows down metabolism.It makes you fat.
100
Once alcohol is in your body, it can end up variously as sweat, boozy breath, or a visit to the bathroom, and what's left is broken down by the liver. How large a share of the task does the liver take? A: 10%  B: 50%  C: 90% 
C. 90% Be kind to your liver!
100
Where can’t you buy a beer without your wife’s permission? (hint: it's in the united States)
Pennsylvania. Can’t buy a beer without your wife’s consent. Unsurprisingly it’s capital city (of Brotherly Love) has one of the highest numbers of bachelors in the US.
200
What political institution recognized Bourbon as "distinctive product of the United States"?
On May 4, 1964, the United States Congress recognized bourbon whiskey as a "distinctive product of the United States". Bourbon may be produced anywhere in the United States where it is legal to distill spirits. Incidentally it also makes very tasty chicken.
200
It is illegal in which state to give beer to fish?
Finding nemo after the hangover could be difficult in ohio, where it is illegal to give beer to this animal.
200
According to Alcohol Concern, "this sort of product is aimed at a market which just really wants to drink to get drunk." What? A: Newcastle Brown Ale ice cream  B: Deco, a lager-absinthe mix  C: Two-Buck Chuck, a US wine selling for just $1.99 a bottle 
B. Deco Deco blends a shot of the notoriously potent liquor with Kronenberg lager. The beer-flavoured ice cream contains less than 1% alcohol. Two-Buck Chuck - real name Charles Shaw - sells so cheaply because of a glut of wine on the Californian market. 
200
What alcohol brand has the highest percentage of alcohol?
Everclear. You can get it up to 95%, or 190 proof
200
What is the most common minimal legal drinking age in the world?
18. Algeria Argentina Australia Azerbaijan Bahamas Belarus Belize Bermuda Bolivia Botswana Brazil (19 in some provinces) Burundi (none with parents) Cameroon Canada (19 in some provinces) Cape Verde Central African Republic Chile China Columbia Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Savador Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji (lowered from 21 in 2009) Finland France (no minimum age in private) Gabon Gambia Gibraltar Greece Guatemala Guyana Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India (varies by state) Iraq Ireland Israel Jordan Kenya Kyrgystan Lebano Lesoto Lithuania Malaw Maldives Mauritius Mexico Moldovia Mongolia Mozambique Namibia Nepal New Zealand Niger Nigeria North Korea Panama Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Poland Portugal Republic of China Republic of Congo Russia Rwanda Samoa Serbia Seychelles Singapore Slovakia Slovena South Africa Spain Sweden (none for low proof beverage) Syria Tanzania Thailand Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Virgin Islands Vanuatu Venezuela Zambia Zimbabwe
300
What was the first state that repeal alcohol prohibition?
Montana was the first state to repeal its enforcement of this federal Mandate in 1926.
300
In which European country does the penalty of drunk driving is to escort you 20 miles out of town and force you to walk back?
Turkey.
300
What does moderate drinking mean? how many drink per day for women? and how many drink per day for men? (both answers have to be correct to get full score)
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate alcohol consumption is defined as having up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. This definition is referring to the amount consumed on any single day and is not intended as an average over several days.
300
How fast did the fastest Liter finished 1 L of beer in world record? (hint: in second)
On June 22, 1977, Steven Petrosino broke the World Record for drinking 1 liter of beer in 1.3 seconds at the Gingerbreadman in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA. The previous record was held by Peter Dowdeswell of the United Kingdom, who drank 1 liter in 2.3 seconds.
300
Anti-drinking policy in the United States: How many times a year are marines and sailors subjected to random blood-alcohol testing beginning 2013?
Twice a year. Since 2013 Jan 1, marines and sailors will be subject to random blood-alcohol tests twice a year in what is billed as the toughest anti-drinking policy in the United States military.
400
What is Rum used for in the past?
This liquor was actually used as a hair cleaner and conditioner in the 1800s. No wonder it was always gone…
400
In which country it is illegal to be drunk in possession of cow?
In Scotland, it is illegal to be intoxicated while in possession of this animal. Don’t make me milk this for a joke.
400
According to World Health Organization, What number does alcohol rank in terms of being a risk factor for health related problems?
Alcohol is the world’s third largest risk factor for disease burden. It is the LEADING risk factor in the Western Pacific and the Americas and the second largest in Europe. Over 2 million people died in 2004 of causes that can be attributed to alcohol consumption, including everything from accidents to diseases. That’s nearly 4 percent of global deaths, far more than were caused by AIDS or tuberculosis.The leading causes of alcohol-related death were cirrhosis of the liver (373,900), traffic accidents (268,000) and other unintentional injuries (223,000).
400
Fastest Beer Mile: how fast did the competitor run a beer mile in world record? (hint: in minutes, you can ignore the second)
Jim Finlayson of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada holds the record time of 5 minutes, 09 seconds, set on 08 December, 2007 for completing the fastest Beer Mile. Competitors must consume a 355 ml can of beer before running each lap, for a total of 4 laps, or 400 meters. The fastest time wins. A penalty lap must be run if the competitor vomits before completing the 4-lap requirement.
400
Although the minimum drinking age in the U.S. is 21, people can legally drink below that age under many different circumstances. Provide two examples.
An established religious purpose, when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older ; Medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution ; In private clubs or establishments ; In the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer.
500
What country had the earliest record of brewing?
Brewing dates from the beginning of civilization in ancient Egypt.
500
Name 3 countries that has no minimum legal drinking age.
According to WHO: Albania Angola Armenia Cambodia Comoros Cuba Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea-Bissau Jamaica Macedonia Montenegro Morocco Norway Romania Swaziland Togo Uruguay Vietnam
500
How many grams/oz equal to a standard drink?
A standard drink is equal to 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is found in 12-ounces of beer. 8-ounces of malt liquor. 5-ounces of wine. 1.5-ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, or whiskey).
500
According to the law in all 50 U.S. states, a driver is considered to be legally drunk when his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) level is at or above .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL). To reach a BAC level of .08 g/dL, a man weighing approximately 170 pounds would need to consume four standard drinks in one hour on an empty stomach. A woman weighing about 140 pounds would need to consume three drinks in one hour. Question: How many hours does it take for the body system to completely eliminate alcohol with a BAC level of .08g/dL?
It takes approximately six hours to excrete, detoxify all the alcohol in your body. Now you can estimate how long you should wait before you can drive again.
500
Which continent has the highest rate of binge drinking?
Africa. According to WHO, despite average alcohol consumption per capita being only half of Europe’s (largely thanks to Africa’s many teetotal Muslims and Christians), this region has the highest rate of binge drinking in the world at 25%. It's true that most people in Africa don’t drink for cultural, religious and economic reasons, but those who drink, drink a lot.
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