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Homemade booze kills 12 in Iran



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Published Date: 01 December 2008
TWELVE people in southern Iran have died after drinking homemade liquor and dozens more have been blinded or are in a serious condition, health workers said yesterday.
Alcohol is banned in the Islamic Republic.

The tiny minority of Iran's Christians, who mainly live in northern Iran, are permitted to make alcohol for personal consumption.


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  • Last Updated: 30 November 2008 10:38 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Iran
 
1

Rob Bennett,

Point Piper Australia 01/12/2008 02:43:31
Well the Iranian Christians certainly weren't blinded by the light.
2

Mcsnagpile,

01/12/2008 09:56:03
If I had known I could make my own booze I would have stayed on in Iran.
Light the alcohol if it burns with a blue flame it should be OK, on the other hand if the guy selling it has an eyepatch and an ear-ring watch out..
3

Guga II,

Rockall 01/12/2008 13:10:15
They need to come here for lessons on how to build a still, and the correct ingredients to use.

 

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