What’s your limit? Drinking around the world
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Do you know how to say cheers in other languages? How well do you know the drinking etiquette of another country? If you are a true drink connoisseur, take this quiz and find out! But remember, drink responsibly!
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Your glass is definitely half empty. While you need to brush up on your drink knowledge, at least you don’t have a drinking problem.
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It’s a good start, now have another drink or two…..
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Skål! Very good! but it’s still your turn to give a round!
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Cheers! You’re definitely a drink connoisseur! But remember, drink responsibly!
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Question 1 of 10
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Brennivin, a type of schnapps made from fermented potato mash is considered to be which country’s signature liquor?
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Though many locals don’t regularly drink it because it is associated with alcoholism.
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Sorry! It’s Iceland. Though many locals don’t regularly drink it because it is associated with alcoholism.
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Question 2 of 10
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In which part of the world is it illegal to ride a cow while under the influence?
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This is one of those little-known archaic laws that have never been officially repealed. According to the Licensing Act of 1872, anyone found to be intoxicated in charge of a steam engine, horse or cow will be arrested. In 2009, a Norfolk man was charged under this act whilst found to be under the influence whilst in charge of a mobility scooter which doesn’t fall under current drink-driving laws.
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Sorry! It’s Scotland. This is one of those little-known archaic laws that have never been officially repealed. According to the Licensing Act of 1872, anyone found to be intoxicated in charge of a steam engine, horse or cow will be arrested. In 2009, a Norfolk man was charged under this act whilst found to be under the influence whilst in charge of a mobility scooter which doesn’t fall under current drink-driving laws.
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Question 3 of 10
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The chances are you will find a snake or scorpion in your wine here. But which country is it?
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The venomous cobra snake is used to make this snake wine made in Vietnam; but don’t worry about the poison, it’s actually cancelled out by the alcoholic content of the drink. Snake wines are considered to be healthy and are used as a natural medicine to treat different health problems such as back pain in the country.
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Sorry! It’s Vietnam. The venomous cobra snake is used to make this snake wine made in Vietnam; but don’t worry about the poison, it’s actually cancelled out by the alcoholic content of the drink. Snake wines are considered to be healthy and are used as a natural medicine to treat different health problems such as back pain in the country.
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Question 4 of 10
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In which country does the tradition of drinking out of the bride’s shoe exist?
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At Ukrainian weddings, brides must keep their feet on the ground as guests try to grab one of the bride’s shoes. If successful, the guest drinks wine from it.
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Sorry! It’s Ukraine. At Ukrainian weddings, brides must keep their feet on the ground as guests try to grab one of the bride’s shoes. If successful, the guest drinks wine from it.
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Question 5 of 10
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In which language does Skål mean Cheers?
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Skål is the Scandinavian word for cheers to celebrate friendship and goodwill. Skål actually means bowl and derives from the time when everyone around the table shared the same drinking vessel. Skål is also used in Denmark and Norway.
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Sorry! It’s Swedish. Skål is the Scandinavian word for cheers to celebrate friendship and goodwill. Skål actually means bowl and derives from the time when everyone around the table shared the same drinking vessel. Skål is also used in Denmark and Norway.
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Question 6 of 10
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Which country consumes the most beer per capita?
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Czech Republic consumed the highest amount of beer per head with 143 litres in 2014.
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Sorry! It’s Czech Republic. Czech Republic consumed the highest amount of beer per head with 143 litres in 2014.
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Question 7 of 10
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We all know Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, but which country stages the second largest Oktoberfest?
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The world’s second largest Oktoberfest celebrations take place in Santa Catarina, Brazil where over 700,000 people come together to celebrate Bavarian culture and German ancestors.
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Sorry! It’s Brazil. The world’s second largest Oktoberfest celebrations take place in Santa Catarina, Brazil where over 700,000 people come together to celebrate Bavarian culture and German ancestors.
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Question 8 of 10
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Cava, a sparkling wine, comes from which region in Spain?
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The name cava comes not from a place, grape variety or winemaking technique, but from the stone cellars cavas in which the wine is matured.
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Sorry! It’s Catalonia. The name cava comes not from a place, grape variety or winemaking technique, but from the stone cellars cavas in which the wine is matured.
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Question 9 of 10
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Where in the world is the largest vineyard?
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Located in Monterey County, California, the San Bernabe Vinyard is the largest vineyard in the world measuring at 8,100 acres.
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Sorry! It’s California. Located in Monterey County, California, the San Bernabe Vinyard is the largest vineyard in the world measuring at 8,100 acres.
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Question 10 of 10
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Where was the cocktail Tequila Sunrise invented?
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This iconic cocktail was invented by bartender Gene Sulit at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in the late 1930s as a refreshing summer drink.
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Sorry! It’s Phoenix. This iconic cocktail was invented by bartender Gene Sulit at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in the late 1930s as a refreshing summer drink.
