These libations have a rich history dating back millennia.

5 Dizzying Facts About the History of Alcohol

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T hese libations have a rich history dating back millennia. In fact, alcoholic beverages even predate many ancient civilizations — the earliest known fermented drinks date back as far as 13,000 years ago, when a beer-like porridge was brewed in a cave near modern-day Israel.

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