respectable nation (or whatever) temperance leaders had hoped for, he argued, the 18th Amendment had spurred on organized crime, bootlegging and secret boozy parties held in the speakeasies that today inspire so many trendy establishments
7 Surprising Facts Uncovered from Hyde Park’s Franklin Roosevelt Museum Franklin D. Roosevelt is considered by many historians to be among the top 5 greatest presidents of all time. During the 1930s and 1940s, when America was in the throes of a Great Depression, it was Roosevelt's New D...
Jenny Slate on the Other Side of Postpartum Depression, and Letting Go of Shame “I’ve always been afraid of being shut out of love,” the actor tells VF in a wide-ranging conversation about her new essay collection, Lifeform. By Michael Colbert Hollywood Stanley Tucci Answers the Proust...
Both the real-life Temple and the doll version were major uplifting influences on Depression-era Americans, who found a little reprieve in her talents and chipper spirit.1935: The popularity of canned beer Harry Todd // Getty Images 1935: The popularity of canned beer The first canned beer hi...
Have you ever wondered why we hang stockings above the fireplace? Did you know that Santa Claus was a real person? Where did the idea for a Christmas tree come from? Read on to discover the answers to these questions and many more unique Christmas facts.24...
Below,CNBC Make Itrounded up eight unexpected facts about Buffett, revealed both in the new documentary and elsewhere. He used to drink Pepsi Buffett has always loved soda, but he wasn't always a Coca-Cola fanatic. "I remember as a kid, we used to play poker with Howie, and his dad ...
I wanted to write more about this process because there’s more to it. But given the 4,000 word limit I set myself we’ll have to stop here. For those who are super curious though, here are some quick facts about bank settlement systems in the UK and the relevant links where you ...
Now that you know the facts on infidelity, you can more easily spot the signs of a cheater. Some of these statistics may seem alarming, but keep in mind that the majority of people stay faithful when in a committed, monogamous relationship. ...
Healthline.com reports that people who consumed more than four cups of coffee daily experienced depression at decreased rates compared to those who don’t. Four-cups-a-day coffee drinkers cut their risk fordepressionby 20%. Additionally, another study, which tracked over 200,000 people, who sai...
Bonus Facts: GAC launches. The music video channel is the first rival to CMT. ~ Billy Dukes 1996: The first Country Stampede Music Festival takes place Bradley Kanaris // Getty Images 1996: The first Country Stampede Music Festival takes place The festival was held every year at Tuttle Creek...