It turns out that until 1956, children in France could drink half a liter of wine at school
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00:00 It turns out that until 1956, children in France could drink half a litre of wine at
00:08 school.
00:09 Yes, each child was allowed to drink half a litre a day, light and diluted wine.
00:18 Cider or beer was served, depending on the region.
00:23 Usually they poured it a little at a time between lessons and during lunch.
00:30 But why?
00:31 Back then, people thought that alcohol killed germs and it seemed to help warm the chest.
00:41 This is protection from cold.
00:43 It was not until August 1956 that the French Ministry of Education banned the serving of
00:52 high alcohol beverages in schools.
00:56 Alcohol was replaced with a glass of warm milk and a piece of sugar.
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