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There is a molecular cloud at the centre of the Milky Way that contains billions of litres of alcohol.

Why it is true

The Sagittarius B2 cloud, near the galactic centre, contains large quantities of ethanol and ethyl alcohol. It is estimated to have enough alcohol to fill hundreds of billions of litres, although it is extremely dispersed in space.

Source: Max Planck Institute

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