Alcohol, not only for humans :)


	Alcohol, not only for humans :)

balthazarus

7-29-2008 5:16 AM

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7-29-2008 6:18 AM

Silkweaver

There are unproven theories that the evolution of human civilization and human consciousness was catalyzed by the use of state and perception altering substances such as cannabis, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and fermented fruits. It seems other species have discovered the trick.

7-29-2008 8:48 AM

debbyski

Happy hour, YAY

7-29-2008 2:13 PM

carrerinyes

We need more research...

7-29-2008 9:33 PM

tanyamm

I'll volunteer as a test subject.

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