My pal told me that "proof" on alcoholic beverages was twice the percentage of alcohol in the drink, but someone else told me it's more complicated than that. Who is right? Also, while I'm asking, what percentage of gold is...

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What's the history of the alcoholic spirit gin? Is it really a medicinal drink, and is this a good reason to have a gin martini every afternoon?...

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