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Daily Trivia

Should you drink "comet wine?"

on Jan 18, 2024

Portuguese wine bottled in 1811 is called "comet wine." Its excellent quality is believed to be due to the Great Comet of that year. The term "comet wine" is often used for any wine made in the year of an important comet.

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