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Top 10 drinking myths, legends and ancient rituals
The world of drinks is full of tall tales, and while some are more credible than others, all are intriguing. Here, we round up a few of our favourite extraordinary tales that surround alcohol, from gunpowder rum and Cleopatra's pearl cocktail, to viking folklore and the green fairy. ...