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@davidak wondering how long it will take until people realize that alcohol can cause cancer.

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"Alcohol is a toxin that kills cells such as microorganisms, which is why we use it to preserve food and sterilise skin, needles etc. Alcohol kills humans too."

theguardian.com/science/2011/m

(haven't read the article, but it got just the quote i looked for)

alcohol is literally poison and people poisoning themselves because they like the feel of it. how stupid can one be?

@davidak iirc we developed the ability to process alcohol better because 1g of alcohol almost has 8kcal, thus a great option for survival purposes. Though back in those days we were eating overriped fruits and veggies not distilled spirits.

@davidak @barefootstache Humans have a habit of falling in love with poisons because they taste funny or make you feel funny. =)
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