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42. The History of Champagne

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Cheers! We're celebrating the 2nd anniversary of The Land of Desire with the world's favorite party drink: champagne! We'll explore the mystery and the myth behind this French classic. Why do we drink champagne at weddings? Why do we smash champagne on boats? Why do champagne hangovers make us want to die? Grab a glass (and maybe some aspirin) and salut! SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/08/16/champagne/

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