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Beer: Cause of, and Solution to, Civilization

Americans aren't likely to cut back on the suds—and history tells us why, Will writes

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2008 12:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Recently, Investor’s Business Daily had the effrontery to suggest that Americans might cut down on beer “and other non-essential items.” It was a statement that sent Washington Post columnist George F. Will into a frothy rage. Beer is completely essential—without it... Read full story »

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Beer: Cause of, and Solution to, Civilization

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