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Rum ration - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)

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The rum ration (also called the tot) was a daily amount of rum given to sailors on Royal Navy ships. It was abolished in 1970 after concerns that the intake of strong alcohol would lead to unsteady hands when working machinery.

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[–] Plum 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I love this so much. The first time I saw this version I watched it ten times in a row and cried a little.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Group singing like this is really powerful. I'm glad you liked it!