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Human Nature and Potato Salad

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

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Water’s True Role in Wine Safety

Communities that could metabolize alcohol often consumed beverages with lower health benefits, highlighting the importance of dietary habits. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that undiluted wine was dangerous and recommended diluting it to make it safe. However, while they thought that dilution made the wine safer, it was actually the tannins in the wine that served as antibacterials, ensuring the safety of the water. This misconception led to the association of alcohol with safety, despite the fact that the boiling of water, not alcohol, is what truly eliminates harmful pathogens.

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