Interesting facts about alcohol

• The word alcohol appears in English in the 16th century, loaned via French from medical Latin, ultimately from the Arabic الكحل (al-kuḥl, "the kohl, a powder used as an eyeliner").
• Alcohols can be used as a beverage (ethanol only), as fuel and for many scientific, medical, and industrial utilities.
• Even a small amount of alcohol can impair the judgement that is required to safely operate an automobile.
• Alcohol can, and often does, result in serious side effects if consumed with certain medications.
• Ethanol in the form of alcoholic beverages has been consumed by humans since pre-historic times.
• If consumed over a prolonged period of time, alcohol may cause damage to major organs, including the liver and/or the brain.
• Some alcohols, mainly ethanol and methanol, can be used as an alcohol fuel.
• In some states, one DUI charge may result in probation, jail time, license revocation, a fine or a combination of the aforementioned penalties.
• Alcohol gels have become common as hand sanitizers.
• Drinking on an empty stomach may increase the likelihood of actually becoming drunk.
• Ethanol can be used as an antiseptic to disinfect the skin before injections are given, often along with iodine.