Food & Beverages, Strange Alcohol Trivia
Temperance
The building which once housed the New York Temperance society is now a place where alcoholic beverages are served to thirsty patrons.
The founder of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) resigned from the organization due to the fact that the organization began to move towards anti alcohol policies, rather than simply policies of anti- drunk driving.
While prohibition in the United States lasted from 1920 - 1933, Montana was the first state to repeal the enforcement of these laws, which they did in 1926.
History
Frederick the Great of Russia attempted to ban the consumption of caffeinated beverages in his country, encouraging his citizens to instead engage in the consumption of alcohol.
Christopher Columbus was the first European to bring a stockpile of Sherry to the new world, which he did on his maiden voyage in 1492.
Ferdinand Magellan, during preparations for his voyage around the world in 1519, spent more money on Sherry than on weapons.
When President Lincoln was informed that Ulysses S Grant partook of whiskey while leading his troops into battle, he was reported as having said "find out which brand so that I can give it to my other generals.
Bars
The United States first recruiting station was located in a tavern serving alcoholic beverages.
The world's longest bar is located at the New Bulldog in Rock Island, Illinois. It measures 684 feet in length.
Some famous celebrities who were former bartenders include Chevy Chase, Tom Arnold, Bill Cosby, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Willis and Kris Kristofferson. It is not surprising that all of them are either comedians or musicians.
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