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TIL that until 1956, French schoolchildren got served wine with lunch, and apparently beer and cider were available as well. In 1956, they decided giving children alcohol might not be the best ide... (historyfacts.com)

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Original Title: TIL that until 1956, French schoolchildren got served wine with lunch, and apparently beer and cider were available as well. In 1956, they decided giving children alcohol might not be the best idea, after which wine and beer became only allowed for… kids 14 and up.

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