Comment on Would alcohol be as popular if it weren't a beverage?

• cattywampas@lemm.ee ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  It’s largely a myth that ancient and medieval people brewed beer for lack of fresh drinking water, kind of like the “spices were for eating rotten meat” myth. People have always known how to find fresh water or preserve meat.

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  • FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I agree for the most part,

    It was very dependent on where people lived

    My point that booze comes in many delightful varieties still stands

    Booze has a journey, other drugs are about the destination

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