Dept. of things I didn't know

Via Perry, reason:

For Do-It-Yourself brewers, Prohibition lasted until 1978. But once unleashed, they revolutionized the industry.

If you’re looking for a textbook example of how government can stifle innovation and discourage productive activity, even when operating in Regulatory Lite mode, the story of home brewing in America should hit the spot.

Ewwww. Given this it's no wonder older folks had to develop a taste for Miller & Bud piss water.

Ah, government. Is there any industry you can't ruin?