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A map of world alcohol consumption | 2010

THE world drank the equivalent of 6.1 litres of pure alcohol per person in 2010, according to a report from the World Health Organisation published on February 11th. The biggest boozers are mostly found in Europe and in the former Soviet states. Moldovans are the most bibulous, getting through 18.2 litres each, nearly 2 litres more than the Czechs in second place.

Quote O’ The Day

“I really don’t believe in abortion.” – Justin Bieber, in the latest issue of Rolling Stone.

When asked “how about in cases of rape,” Bieber responded: “Um. Well, I think that’s really sad, but everything happens for a reason.”

Hawaii Senate approves civil unions for same-sex couples

Hawaii state legislators on Wednesday approved civil unions for gay couples, and Gov. Neil Abercrombie said he would sign it into law.

Lance Armstrong announces retirement from professional cycling

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong officially announced his retirement from the world of professional cycling Wednesday, saying that he wants to devote more time to his family and the fight against cancer.

Armstrong, 39, issued a statement saying his “focus now is raising (his) five children, promoting the mission of LIVESTRONG (Global Cancer Campaign), and growing entrepreneurial ventures with our great corporate partners in the fight against cancer.”

Armstrong first announced his retirement in 2005, but he then attempted a comeback.