"Big John" wrote in message
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Of course all the 'jocks' clamored for a 'shot' before flying at night
but the powers that be felt that the 'great unwashed masses' wouldn't
understand pilots drinking before flying.

One ounce of alcohol a day will make you live longer and signifigantly
reduces the probability of altzheimers at 70, but that does not mean a lot
of alcohol is a good thing.