Vodka turns into powder
Published: 22 October, 2009, 09:02
Vodka is the ubiquitous Russian drink, found in bars around the world. One Russian scientist thinks it could be used as a medicine for poorly pets, raising sick animals' spirits.
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Published: 22 October, 2009, 09:02
Vodka is the ubiquitous Russian drink, found in bars around the world. One Russian scientist thinks it could be used as a medicine for poorly pets, raising sick animals' spirits.