Drinking

Bans were put in place after alcohol was used to influence undecided voters.

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

Which way does Minnesota most like to drink tequila?

A new study is ranking the states based on the sinful - or not so sinful - behavior of its residents.

Full disclosure: I don't drink and never have. Well, I did once and the stories that resulted are legendary, but that's a story for a different day. My point is I'm not an alcohol expert, but I found a site that is and they just named the drunkest city in Illinois.

More adults drink excessively (5 or more drinks on one occasion) in this town than anywhere else in Indiana. Any guesses?

I am not a superstitious person. I'm actually the opposite of that, but perhaps you don't walk under ladders or are wary of black cats. If that's the case, you should know that the strangest superstition in Missouri will forever make you fear how you drink.

I have always heard that when there isn't much to do people tend to just drink to make up for the boredom.

If you enjoy tubing then I highly suggest heading up to Wisconsin sometime this summer to check out one of the best places in the United States.

You'll want to make sure you have all the lingo down the next time you bend an elbow in Wisconsin.