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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
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.
How Well Do You Know the Roaring Twenties?
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Following the conflagration and chaos of the early 20th century, life in the Western world dramatically improved during the 1920s. It was an era of prosperity, levity and recklessness. How much do you know about the Roaring Twenties?
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?
67 Slang Terms by Decade
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Popular slang terms come and go — and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
The Ultimate 1920s Slang Quiz
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Hiya, Bazooka dee! What's the blow? Okay, those are actually made-up slang words that mean nothing to those in this decade or the 1920s. But if you want to learn actual slang of flappers and bootleggers, you've come to the right quiz.
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 Decade Should You Have Been Born In?
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Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong decade? Are you more comfortable around people who are older or younger than you? Well, we know the reason. You may have been born in the wrong decade! Find out which decade you should have been born in!