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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
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A fascinating exploration of the world's history through the lens of six influential beverages.

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Beer was not invented, it was discovered.

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discoverybeer

Wine is the most civilized thing in the world.

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winecivilization

Spirits provided a compact, portable, and potent form of alcohol.

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spiritsalcohol

Coffee is the beverage of the modern world.

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coffeemodern world

Tea was the preferred drink of the British Empire.

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teabritish empire

Coca-Cola became a symbol of American capitalism and culture.

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coca-colaamerican capitalism

Water is the essential drink for survival.

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watersurvival

Beer was the foundation of the first civilizations.

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beercivilizations

Wine was integral to the religious rituals of ancient cultures.

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winereligious rituals

Spirits played a role in the rise of global trade and exploration.

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spiritsglobal trade