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How Prohibition Worked

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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.

Ridiculous History: When Doctors 'Prescribed' Alcohol During Prohibition

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One unlikely group legally provided easy access to alcohol during Prohibition: doctors. Learn about this bit of ridiculous history at HowStuffWorks.

How can new communications tools cut costs?

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New communications tools like 4G networks and devices like smartphones can change the way we deal with data. See how communications tools cut costs.

How Flappers Worked

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How did flappers come about? Read about flappers at HowStuffWorks.

The 'Straight Up' History of the Iconic Martini Glass

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You know the story behind the martini: James Bond always orders his "shaken, not stirred." But what's the story behind the classic glass it's always served in?

Why did circuses have freak shows?

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You'd be hard-pressed to find a circus with a freak show nowadays. Find out why circuses had freak shows at HowStuffWorks.

What Is Moonshine and How Is Moonshine Made?

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Moonshining has evolved from backwood stills in the South. In fact, it's downright trendy in some bars. But, why is homebrewing and winemaking legal, but not distilling your own moonshine?

10 Ways DVDs Have Changed the Film Industry

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There are many ways in which DVDs have changed the film industry. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 10 ways DVDs have changed the film industry.

How Al Capone's Mobsters Outmuscled Chicago Milkmen

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After Prohibition, Al Capone's mob seized control of the milk market, which led to conflict between the mob and unions known as the "Chicago milk wars."

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