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Drunk History

There can be no better pedagogical tool for college students. Jen Kirkman drinks a bottle and a half of wine and reenacts the sad, proud history of George and Martha Washington's favourite slave, Oney Judge, complete with period costumes, drunken lip syncing, inebriated (but graceful!) hiccups, and extreme historical savvy. Hat tip, and happy new year -- naturally, of course, you'll all be equally productive with your celebratory bottle and a half of wine this New Year's Eve...