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Nov 2015
34m 46s

Peak Booze

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley
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Are you part of Generation Peak Booze? In this episode, we dive into the factors behind the ups and downs in alcohol consumption in the U.K. and the U.S. over the course of the twentieth century, we explore the long-term health effects of peak booze, and we get a sneak peek at the synthetic alcohol of the future. Cheers!   Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More
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