Alcohol has a history far longer than humans— and we carry beliefs about it that stretch to as long as the history of language. What is it about alcohol that has us both fear and love it as a cultural intoxicant? Why has it persisted for thousands of years as a tool for sociability and more? And how many animals do you think will follow in our footsteps?

CW: Alcohol Use/Being Drunk, Some Slight Bullying, Animal Testing/Experimentation

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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