Drinking
In former Soviet countries (mainly Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine), varieties of Troynoy Eau de Cologne are widely used as a surrogate alcohol among poor alcoholics especially because it is very cheaply priced compared to vodka.
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Famous quotes containing the word drinking:
“The rapturous, wild, and ineffable pleasure
Of drinking at somebody else’s expense.”
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Drinker of horizon’s fluid line;
Ear that suspends on a chord
The spirit drinking timelessness;
Touch, love, all senses;”
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