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Aqua vitae

Aqua vitae is like a grown-up drink that is made from grapes or grains.

When grown-ups crush the grapes or grains, they add yeast to make it turn into alcohol, which is what makes people feel funny or woozy when they drink too much of it.

Aqua vitae is one of the oldest types of alcohol and it is also called "water of life" because people thought it had special healing powers.

Nowadays, grown-ups drink aqua vitae for fun or to celebrate special occasions. But just like all alcohol, you have to be very careful and not drink too much or else it can make you sick and dizzy. So always remember to drink responsibly and only if you are a grown-up!
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