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... s from the outside world was considered one of the fundamental virtues of local taverns in this era.

From small-town gossip to major international affairs, enticing topics could reignite a dwindling drinking party, which in turn boosted the tavern’s revenue.

Hence, bartenders honed not only their cocktail-shaking skills but also kept a keen eye on the happenings of the world.

Some taverns even went as far as hiring jesters specifically for storytelling.

These jest ...

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