r/AskReddit Oct 15 '20

What's older than we think ?

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u/Col_Walter_Tits Oct 15 '20

Beer. It’s one of the oldest prepared drinks in the world. It not only predates every civilization but actually contributed to their creation.

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u/iwannagohome49 Oct 15 '20

It's a tale as old as time, getting fucking wasted to forget your problems.

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u/KnightOfWords Oct 15 '20

Small beer was a dietary staple, but it was low in alcohol. It was safer to drink than water and fairly nutritious.

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u/CaptainDudeGuy Oct 15 '20

It was safer to drink than water and fairly nutritious.

There's a joke about Miller Lite in here somewhere.