A History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage. If they didn't exactly change the world, these six liquids played important roles in world history. Want to guess what they are? Answer is in the comments section.
Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante. A former orthopedic surgeon suffering from Altzheimers is suspected of murdering her best friend and then cutting off her fingers. Yes, it sounds grisly but it's a fascinating look into the deteriorating mind of a once-brilliant woman. Did she do it? You'll have to read the book to find out.
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Love, terror and an American family in Hitler's Berlin. Great read.
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Here are the six drinks that made history, in chronological order:
Beer
Wine
Spirits
Coffee
Tea
Coca cola
Did you guess them all?
There's an epilogue on the popularity of bottled water.
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