If it caught flame, then it was "proof" that the alcohol content was high enough to warrant extra taxation. It's a neat ...

Spirits with a very high alcohol by volume (ABV). According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, any beverage that is more than 70% alcohol (over 140 proof) is prohibited in carry-on or ...

Berceau said states are becoming aware of the dangers associated with drinking high proof alcohols and there is “no purpose” to be drinking high volume alcohol drinks. “The number of kids who have to ...

College students spend more on alcohol than on textbooks. One 12 ounce beer = 5 ounce glass of wine = 1 ½ shots of 80 proof liquor. How alcohol affects you depends on: how much alcohol is ...