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Prohibition
Prohibition, an exponential social experiment conducted for economic and social reasons, turned into one of the most criminal, corrupt, and socially moving periods in history. During Prohibition, there was an astronomical amount of black market action including speakeasies and bootleggers that conducted the entire alcohol industry. Gangsters were rampant throughout the years of prohibition's reign and controlled the black market, the officials, and the businesses and people through violence and bribery. However, there was also a positive change that accompanied prohibition; women took steps toward gender equality through movement against prohibition and taking part in it. Prohibition was an economic-fueled movement that resulted in social and political events that challenged the American system such as organized crime, change in standards of social behavior, corruption, and an explosion in the black market. All of these events resulted in the most elaborate social experiment in American history.
By Victoria Gawlik8 years ago in Proof
How To Channel Your Cocktail’s Namesake
Ordering a drink is important business. Because it's not just a cocktail. It's a chance to channel your inner badass. Some say 'liquid courage' comes with alcohol in general, but I say it's all about the history behind the beverage.
By Rebecca Moore8 years ago in Proof
Best Copper Moscow Mule Cups & Recipes to Try
Around 1941, a ginger beer producer and two Smirnoff company men invented the Moscow Mule after experiencing their peanut butter and chocolate moment in Midtown Manhattan. The history of the Moscow Mule is rich and fascinating. Today, nearly 80 years later, Moscow Mules are enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Proof
Best Father's Day Gifts for a Dad Who Likes to Drink
There's a certain point in your life where you stop being a kid, and you start being an adult. In most peoples' eyes, this happens when you are 18, when you get a job, or when you move out on your own. On Father's Day, though, it's often best seen when you're old (and wise) enough to share a drink with your father.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
Irish Pubs. Top Story - June 2018.
Whether you’re in the heart of Dublin or the beautiful village of Kilsheelan, the pub is the center of life in Ireland. Not just for the Guinness or Jameson, or (the author’s personal favorite) Magners—you go for the stories, the laughs, the football or hurling game, or simply the beautiful Irish smiles.
By Hellen Rae Gable8 years ago in Proof
Best Drinking Quotes of All Time
God bless drinking. It makes life so much more enjoyable and bearable! What doesn't make life enjoyable is THIS GODDAMN WHITE SUPREMACIST PATRIARCHY THAT MADE IT SO HARD TO FIND QUOTES FROM WOMEN ABOUT DRINKING! It was like browsing the Western literary canon: all dead white men.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Proof
Never Let Your Friends Confuse Their Drinks Again with These Fun Attachable Wine Glass Charms
I like to go to Trader Joe's, buy some two buck chuck, and just invite a bunch of people over. I can do that now that I have my own place! And if I'm going to have a bunch of people over drinking from the same type of glasses, I need to have some attachable wine glass charms so people can keep track of what drink belongs to what person. They're truly among the must have items for every wine lover. These attachable wine glass charms add some much-appreciated quirkiness to any get-together.
By Salvatore Fratelli8 years ago in Proof
Things You Didn't Know About Beer... Probably
Were it not for beer, it'd be a lot harder to relax after a long day of dealing with things women are expected to do at work but shouldn't. Sure, I've got the best motivational soccer quotes to remember before a game to energize me on and off the field, but sometimes motivational soccer quotes just aren't enough and it takes a drink for me to howl at the moon like the women who run with the wolves.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Proof
Best Drinking Games for Two People Everyone Should Play
I let my son Jarret have alcohol if he's supervised by me. I figure if he's already drinking, then he might as well do so in a safe space. And he may very well be drinking given that he's in the 9th grade and very secretive about his life. He's usually pretty tight-lipped even if he's had the one drink I allow him to have, whereas I gab about my love life and the classes I've been taking at the local community college. Maybe, though, if I throw some fun into the mix he'll open up more, which is why I'm turning to the best drinking games for two people.
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Proof
