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fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

Berkeley scientists find more evidence for 'drunken monkey' hypothesis

Chimpanzees ingest ethanol equivalent to about two human alcoholic drinks daily by consuming roughly 10 pounds of ripe fruit averaging 0.3% alcohol.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 hours ago

Chimpanzee Consumption of Boozy Fruit May Illuminate Roots of Humanity's Love of Alcohol

Wild chimpanzees ingest ethanol from ripe fruits equivalent to a couple of adult alcoholic beverages daily, indicating ancestral dietary exposure to alcohol.
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