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Defending Liquor with Machine Guns: The Byron’s Warehouse Story in Oklahoma

Established by Byron Gambulos, Byron’s Liquor Warehouse stands as one of Oklahoma’s largest liquor outlets. This Oklahoma City landmark came into existence in 1959, soon after the state’s legalization of alcohol. The infancy of the legal alcohol era in Oklahoma was marked by chaos and confusion. “The system was haphazard. Both wholesalers and retailers seemed… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Pinball Prohibition

Pinball was banned in most major cities from the early 1940s to the mid 1970s because it was considered a … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Pinball Prohibition appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Vine-glo Grape Juice

During Prohibition, winemakers sold a grape juice concentrate product called Vine-glo which included a “warning” on it: “After dissolving the … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Vine-glo Grape Juice appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Because Wayne Wheeler was stabbed in the….

Because Wayne Wheeler was stabbed in the leg with a pitchfork by a drunk farmhand he dedicated his life to banning alcohol and eventually achieved prohibition. The post Because Wayne Wheeler was stabbed in the…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Bjordagurinn Beer Day

Iceland ended it’s prohibition in the 1930’s, but full-strength beer (>2.25% alcohol) remained illegal until March 1, 1989. March 1st … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Bjordagurinn Beer Day appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source