Friday, April 03, 2009

And you wonder why

It is a contest: guess what this map of consumption is defining.

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  1. Based on the dark color of Ireland, and the light color of the mid east, I'm going to say Beer.

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  2. Ahem, sorry,

    What is Beer, Alex?

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  3. What is using fossil fuels?

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  4. All wrong! Will is closest, however.

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  5. The big question is what do Uganda and most of Europe, especially Ireland and The Czech Republic have in common? I have no idea. I know lake Victoria is big in freshwater fish exports to Europe... fish'n chips?

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  6. Ireland and the Czech republic (and Uganda, surprisingly) have this in common. As I said before, you were closest Will.

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  8. Sorry, what's the answer?

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  9. Time has not run out yet.

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  10. Hint: think larger. While some would disagree, there is more to life than beer.

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  11. I have to admit, I'm stumped.

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  12. Booze in general:

    http://earthtrends.wri.org/updates/node/302

    Apparently, Uganda tops it, consuming on average about a 1.2 bottles of whiskey per week per person. Sheesh.

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  13. Woot Will!

    We have a winner?

    I think the Ugandans took that Last King of Scotland to heart. Note that Scandinavia, despite its reputation, consumes much less alcohol than other European countries.

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  14. A friend of mine spent a few years in the Czech Republic where he noted that they have a much more liberal definition for alcoholism: Piss drunk but still standing means you don't have a problem.

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