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Irish researcher has discovered that whiskey could be used as gasoline

KERRY O'SHEA,

IrishCentral Intern

Published Friday, January 27, 2012, 8:38 AM

Updated Friday, January 27, 2012, 10:44 AM

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America's favorite whiskey OR gasoline?

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While Celtic Renewables Ltd is already backed by Scottish programs, Tangney hopes to include Ireland for the manufacturing end of business. “We can tie into large distilleries in Ireland and provide local employment," he says.

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peterson | Jan 29, 2012, 05:49 PM EST

I'm wondering what the side effects are ????

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Ms.Gail | Jan 29, 2012, 09:48 AM EST

Sounds better than dumping the by products.

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irishcoffeekid | Jan 28, 2012, 09:45 PM EST

I'm pretty sure i saw an episode of McKiver on RTE (Irish tv channel) about 15 years ago (when I lived in Ireland) and he used alcohol as a fuel in it! I know he was able to make anything out of anything but I'm not sure this is such big news!!!!!

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AmericanGirl83 | Jan 28, 2012, 04:52 PM EST

My Father's side of the family are Irish, and Lord knows they use to bootleg moonshine years ago here in the States. People always wondered why my Great Grandpa never bought gas for his car. LOL

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Portia777 | Jan 28, 2012, 10:05 AM EST

Uisce Beatha Water of life- perfect.

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gobdawpaddy | Jan 28, 2012, 08:18 AM EST

Jaysuz what a waste. Would it work if I ran it through my kidneys first?

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faberm1 | Jan 27, 2012, 10:45 PM EST

I'd rather drink the stuff and get friends to help push the car while they discuss Obama, moon colonies, laffer curves, George W etc. . Let's discuss politics AFTER we finish the bottle. :)

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AmericanGirl83 | Jan 27, 2012, 09:16 PM EST

Well, I knew that , and everyone else should have. Ever heard of MoonShine? lol 197 proof!

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Yardleypa | Jan 27, 2012, 05:57 PM EST

Basically ite ethanol can be extracted from sugar cane or corn.Brazil runs most of there cars on ethanol in the USA they usually blend 10% in the gas.Its not an new discovery its been around quite a while .What is more interesting is getting diesel from compacting coal.The germans did it in WW2 as they were cut off from oil supplies.

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Murph46 | Jan 27, 2012, 04:53 PM EST

Thought editors blocked inappropriate posts,wonder of wonders it has even happened to li'l ole me!

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seanomelbourne | Jan 27, 2012, 04:49 PM EST

politics, whiskey and petrol are a volatile mix.Leave the politics for an appropiate post. some people just can't help themselves.

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Murph46 | Jan 27, 2012, 02:49 PM EST

Lghten up ,just checkin your sense of humor. When I see the world's cartoons of this dolt I cringe.If I offended you I apologize.I'll buy you a shot of Jameson's or Middleton's to get rid of that bad taste.

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muirisobric | Jan 27, 2012, 02:39 PM EST

Murph46. I didn't write "I have my problems with Obama etc..." I'm surprised this is happening on Irish Central. Leaves a bad taste......

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Murph46 | Jan 27, 2012, 02:18 PM EST

muirisobric -Talked to your Mom-He's not reponsible for you. According to him ,he is not responsible for anything,three years in still blaming Bush.He is the quintessential Teflon President!Need any other schooling?

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muirisobric | Jan 27, 2012, 01:52 PM EST

ú mess wit' whiskey & it'll backfire.......

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