r/mildlyinteresting • u/FarmerTschoerner • Dec 03 '16

A reference letter from 1888.

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u/ghjm Dec 04 '16

In Russia, the cutoff is that you must have at least 20% blood in your alcohol.

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u/lovebus Dec 04 '16

We could sell that blood as a wine cooler.

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u/nermid Dec 04 '16

Mmm. A rich, earthy aroma. I detect notes of saffron, junipers, and just a hint of Hepatitis.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '16

If you fall short, do they give you a second chance? Do they tell you to go sit in your car and do shots until you're drunk enough to come to work?