Category: Trivia

Temperance Trivia: Fun Trivia Mostly From the Past

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Temperance trivia! It’s fun. Amaze yourself. Then impress your friends and family. Trivia A temperance “scientist” said that inhaling alcohol vapors could lead to defective children. And for three generations.1 Those vapors must be really powerful! A temperance newspaper warned of people who drink alcohol. If they gave birth to children, those will a inborn …

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Alcoholic Athletes (Do Any of the Names Surprise You?)

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Alcoholic athletes? Of course. Athletes are people, and alcoholism cuts across society. It doesn’t respect occupation, race, income, or other demographics. (Be sure to visit Famous Alcoholics, Alcoholic Musicians, and Alcoholic Politicians.)                Overview I.  List of Alcoholic Athletes II. Resources Perhaps you’ll be surprised at some of the …

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George Washington Alcohol Quiz (It’s Really Fun! )

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How much do you know about George Washington? Did he wear wooden false teeth? Or throw a silver dollar across the Potomac River? Did he chop down a cherry tree? Test your knowledge of the first president by taking this George Washington Alcohol Quiz. Good luck! George Washington Alcohol Quiz 1. George Washington considered himself primarily: …

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Social History of Alcohol in America: Discover Its Ironies

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The Spirits of America. A Social History of Alcohol chronicles the role of alcohol in US life and culture. It does so from the earliest Colonial period. Learn about colorful characters. They range greatly. There’s the well-known hatchet-wielding Carry Nation. And there’s little-known Man in the Green Hat. See how and why alcohol changed from …

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Alcohol Trivia Resources (& Links to Alcohol Trivia)

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These alcohol trivia resources link to alcohol trivia web pages full of fun trivia. Discover lots of trivia to share with family and friends! Click on each heading to go to that page. I. Alcoholic Beverages Trivia and Fun Facts (Ales to Zombies). There is no worm in tequila. It’s in mezcal, a spirit beverage distilled …

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Alcohol Facts in States across the U.S. (Trivia & Fun Facts)

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There are many strange and surprising alcohol facts in states across the US. They largely reflect cultural ambivalence over the proper role of drinking in society. For example, Repeal of National Prohibition (1920-1933) occurred long ago. Yet there are many dry (prohibition) counties in the country. In fact, almost one of every five U.S. adults …

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World Drinking Trivia in Western & Non-Western Cultures

When we travel, we’re often surprised at how people in other cultures do things. For example, their eating, drinking, and other life styles can be quite different. Here we look at world drinking trivia. World Drinking Trivia I. Non-Western Cultures Chicha is an alcohol beverage that people have made for thousands of years in Central …

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Alcohol and Drinking Words & Terms: A Glossary & Dictionary

Alcohol and drinking words can be confusing. What’s the difference between whisky and whiskey? Between a generic and a semi-generic wine? Or between beer and ale? Once you know the differences, see if your friends do. It’s fun! A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z A (Alcohol & Drinking Words) Absinthe is a spirit drink of aromatics including star anise, fennel seed, …

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Wacky Alcohol Laws That Will Surprise You, Guaranteed!

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Wacky alcohol laws exist across the entire U.S. and beyond. Discover some of these silly laws right here. They appear in groups by subject matter. Have fun learning about these wacky alcohol laws. Then share them with your friends and family.              Overview Wacky Alcohol Laws Resources I. Wacky Alcohol …

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Trivia About Alcohol (Drinking Trivia from Around the World)

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Trivia about alcohol are fun! Amaze your friends and relatives. These trivia about alcohol appear in 12 categories. A fact that surprises most people is this. Standard drinks of beer, wine, and liquor or distilled spirits all contain the same amount of pure alcohol. Each has six-tenths of an ounce.          Overview Drinks …

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