Absinthe, does drinking it really drive one to madness?
In 1912, the U.S.Department of Agriculture banned absinthe in the United States. The reason given is that it was thought to have caused insanity and hallucinations, drove drinkers to commit criminal acts and more. In other words, it was pretty much like any other alcoholic drink. Absinthe is an anise-flavored liquor that is made by steeping [more...]

