Alcohol
Raise a glass to science with the GIANTmicrobes Alcohol plush! Modeled after the ethanol molecule, this soft and quirky plush brings chemistry to life. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, chemistry student, or just love a good cocktail, this plush is a fun way to explore the science behind your favorite beverages.
Ethanol is the key ingredient in beer, wine, and spirits, affecting the brain and body in fascinating ways. Perfect for chemistry classrooms, breweries, or unique gifts, this plush is a great conversation starter about molecular structure, fermentation, and the science of alcohol!
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| Sizes | Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 16-24" XL (XL) 10-15" Original (PD) 5-8" Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip |
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| Materials | Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. |
| Packaging | Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell. |
| Safety | Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up. |
All about Alcohol
Alcohol is an organic compound which comes in different forms. Ethyl, also known as ethanol or grain alcohol, is the only form that humans can consume. It is made when grains, fruits, or vegetables undergo fermentation. This is the biological process of converting sugars from foods into ethanol. Strong alcoholic beverages also go through the process of distillation which removes water and increases the concentration of alcohol.
Alcoholic drinks have been around for a dizzying amount of time. The earliest fermented drink poured was likely a concoction of rice, honey and fruit. Residues from this timeless drink were recovered from 8,000-year-old pottery in the Yellow River Valley of China. Early Indians enjoyed distilled rice some 3,000 years ago. Babylonians worshiped a wine goddess and the ancient Greeks celebrated Dionysus, the god of wine. Many other civilizations show evidence of alcohol consumption, which has been been adopted into religions and myths around the globe.
While alcohol has been celebrated as it stumbled its way through history, modern day drinking does have many negative effects on human health. In the short term, alcohol causes altered mood and behavior, difficulty with coordination, and in excess, alcohol poisoning. Long term risks from drinking include heart damage, liver problems, metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of cancer. Alcohol is abused by individuals who suffer from alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD). Worldwide, hundreds of millions of people have alcoholism, which remains a huge public health issue. Even those who may not drink alcohol to excess, could have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Treatment is available, change is possible and people who have drinking problems can recover and markedly improve. For every adult, it is always important to drink with care and in moderation.