Was Ramune Invented in Scotland? (preview)

Or was it invented in Paris to fight a rat infestation? Or was it accidentally made in India when they ran out of tonic to serve with gin?

This month on the bonus episode of Seemingly Unrelated we are travelling all around the world to find out exactly who invented that sweet, bubbly, bev popular at all the Japanese vending machines but not with people who have arthritis.

Joining this month is our resident beverage expert and owner of Walkie Talky Brewing it is Michael Johnstone and the co-host of the upcoming 3rd season of Seemingly Unrelated due to premiere June 23rd as well as a legendary puppeteer and overall good hang Alicia Britt.

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