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Early American Hop History

Posted on December 26th, 2007 by John Little

I came across this interesting bit of information on the Texas A & M website while reading about the current hop shortage.
Hops were introduced to North America in 1629. They were grown for domestic use in Virginia as early as the mid-17th century, and became an important crop by the early 19th century. In 1808 [...]

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December 5th is Repeal Day

Posted on December 5th, 2007 by John Little

December 5th is Repeal Day.
The 21st Amendment
Ratified December 5, 1933
Section 1. The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.
Section 2. The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use there in of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws [...]

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