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What is the origin of the saying drunk as ten men?

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∙ 17y ago
Updated: 9/14/2023

People in the great Land O' Ireland would have a group of ten enter a drinking contest to see who could drink the most in one hour. Whoever won was considered invincible and was treated as if she/he were royalty (mostly the latter)!

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