Drinking Problems
How the medical profession has dealt with alcohol throughout the years.
The Weird Ways Humans Have Tried Curing Hangovers
From ancient Egypt to modern times, the various cures suggested to relieve the hangover.
The Feminist History of Prohibition
A look at the feminist roots of the temperance movement.
The Darker Side of Prohibition
During Prohibition, industrial-grade alcohol cost hundreds of American lives. The Coolidge administration encouraged its circulation.
How Beer Companies Made Light Beer Macho
Light beer was originally marketed for its reduced calorie count. But heavy drinking men weren't into that.
Legalizing Marijuana: Lessons from the Post-prohibition Era
The country's experience regulating alcohol after Prohibition may provide lessons regarding marijuana.
When Birds Drink Too Much
In case you think a few drinks makes your singing better, it doesn’t—and the same goes for drunk birds.