Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was without a doubt one of the greatest painters in history. Nowadays his work is sold for millions all over the world. The Dutch artist is also known for his depressions that lead to him cutting off his own ear and probably suicide. Although in recent years there is a theory…
These are difficult times for people who love a drink. Everywhere around the world taxes on alcohol are going upand this month there is even a lobby to stay sober in October. Ridiculous of course, but it’s not all bad. The Canadian town Cardston in the province Alberta might lift a 109 year ban on…
There are many pre-judgements about the United States in relation to football, or as they call it soccer. However we found out that there’s at least one American that totally gets it. Actually a lot of European players could learn from Alan Gordon. This player of LA Galaxy sprinted towards the fans after his team…
Many suspected it but now there is actually some sort of evidence that men enjoy alcohol more than women. Scientists of the universities of Pittsburg (USA) and Oslo (Norway) were had a computer check out videos of men and women drinking in groups of three. The amount of ‘real smiles’ was a lot higher among…
It’s been a while since we had some cultural stuff on this blog, so it’s high time for a poem. This one is from a man that we hope to present to you soon in our section of great drunks in world history. Hristo Botev was a Bulgarian freedom fighter in the 19th century as…
Internet is booming with all kinds of advice. Who doesn’t know the phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well, we have no doubt that the people who share this cliché have the best intentions, but the advice itself of course sucks. If life would actually give you a shitload of lemons, would the fabrication…
We already gave you some tips and tricks to get rid of your hangover. But every country has its own traditional dishes to make the process go faster. We like to give you a taste of the international anti-hangover cuisine. This time we travel to Central America, Guatemala to be exact. Normally we advise you to enjoy our hangover food with…
When under the influence of alcohol it might not be the best idea ever to start wrestling crocodiles. However the alcohol might just be the reason that Stephen Moreen is still alive after a fight with one of these large reptiles this weekend. The 20-year old Australian was attacked by a 2 meter long crocodile…
In the Western World he is mainly considered a hero. Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was in fact the war politician that gave the United Kingdom it’s leading role opposing Nazi Germany in World War II. Together with the American president Franklin Roosevelt and the leader of the Soviet-Union Jozef Stalin he sat on the winners…
Most people will know Gerard Depardieu as that actor with the strong French accent. From his roles as an illegal immigrant in Green Card to the powerful Gaul Obelix in Asterix & Obelix the Frenchman always delivered a more than decent performance. With dozens of top movies on his name few people would suspect that…
Lords of the Drinks 