The Drinking XD

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According to chemistry, alcohol is a solution, so ... 

[Fallenbelle]

According to Homer Simpson, it's also the cause and solution to all life's problems.

[snacky]

Interestingly, a lot of the "tea times" with my Mom turned to "cocktail times" instead...

This week was awesome!

[shangas]

I feel it should be pointed out that for most of history, drinking alcohol was a damn sight safer than drinking water.

Considering that it was only discovered in the 1850s and 60s that water could contain dangerous diseases (like Cholera) it's hardly surprising that an old dog like Brackenreid would continue to drink alcohol.

[Fallenbelle]

Sept 25, 2014 11:56:56 GMT shangas said:

I feel it should be pointed out that for most of history, drinking alcohol was a damn sight safer than drinking water.

Considering that it was only discovered in the 1850s and 60s that water could contain dangerous diseases (like Cholera) it's hardly surprising that an old dog like Brackenreid would continue to drink alcohol.

Yes-my students thought I was lying to them when I told them that.  I told them to do research.  Many did.  

[snacky]

Sept 25, 2014 11:56:56 GMT shangas said:

I feel it should be pointed out that for most of history, drinking alcohol was a damn sight safer than drinking water.

Considering that it was only discovered in the 1850s and 60s that water could contain dangerous diseases (like Cholera) it's hardly surprising that an old dog like Brackenreid would continue to drink alcohol.

Also, in England beer supplied a lot of important nutrients.

[shangas]

Sept 25, 2014 13:58:38 GMT Fallenbelle said:

Sept 25, 2014 11:56:56 GMT shangas said:

I feel it should be pointed out that for most of history, drinking alcohol was a damn sight safer than drinking water.

Considering that it was only discovered in the 1850s and 60s that water could contain dangerous diseases (like Cholera) it's hardly surprising that an old dog like Brackenreid would continue to drink alcohol.

Yes-my students thought I was lying to them when I told them that.  I told them to do research.  Many did.  

Sept 25, 2014 17:04:02 GMT snacky said:

Sept 25, 2014 11:56:56 GMT shangas said:

I feel it should be pointed out that for most of history, drinking alcohol was a damn sight safer than drinking water.

Considering that it was only discovered in the 1850s and 60s that water could contain dangerous diseases (like Cholera) it's hardly surprising that an old dog like Brackenreid would continue to drink alcohol.

Also, in England beer supplied a lot of important nutrients.

True and true. Beer, wine, spirits and tea were often safer to drink than plain water. Only if you had a guaranteed fresh supply of water (such as from a spring well) could you actually be safe drinking it, without boiling it, first. Otherwise it was generally far too dangerous.