On this date in 1495, the first first official record of the production of Scotch whisky was made. Here are some things you may not have known about Scotch. That first record was a tax …
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Beer: America’s Tipple of Choice
Today is National Beer Day in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about the history of beer in the United States. • The unofficial holiday is celebrated today to …
Continue readingProhibition: America’s Dumbest Idea
On this date in 1917, the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution passed the Senate and was sent to the states for ratification. Here are some facts you may not have known about prohibition. Prohibition …
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