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Date: 21 June 2013 17:15

Fruit flies under the influence of alcohol exhibit similar characteristics to intoxicated humans.
As their blood alcohol content rises, they become more and more hyperactive, and even promiscuous. And just like humans, once they’ve had too much, they start to slow down and eventually pass out.
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