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List of alcohol laws of the United States
In the counties of Montgomery , Somerset , Wicomico , and Worcester sale of alcoholic beverages are controlled directly by the county Liquor Control Boards , there are exceptions in Montgomery where some liquors are still sold in grocery store due to being grandfathered before the change of the law . Garrett County prohibits the sale on Sunday except in some areas . The sale of alcohol at grocery and convenience stores varies by county . There are no dry counties , but some individual voting districts within counties restrict or prohibit alcohol on a local - option basis . Massachusetts No 8 : 00 a.m. -- 2 : 00 a.m. by state law , although individual cities and towns may prohibit sales before 11 : 00 a.m. and after 11 : 00 p.m. Not before 11 : 00 a.m. on Sunday . 8 : 00 a.m. -- 11 : 00 p.m. , or 8 : 00 a.m. -- 11 : 30 p.m. on the day before a holiday . Not before 10 : 00 am on Sunday . Yes . 21 21 As of January 2016 , no individual , partnership , or corporation may have more than seven off - premises licences in the state , nor more than two in any city , nor more than one in any town . No individual , partnership , or corporation not resident or headquartered in Massachusetts may apply for a license , although one may devolve thereupon . As of 2012 - 10 - 29 , a Massachusetts driver 's license , Massachusetts Liquor ID card , RMV - issued Massachusetts non-driver ID card , passport ( issued by the US or a US - recognized foreign entity ) , US - issued Passport Card , and military identification card are the only acceptable proofs of age under state law . Out of state or Canadian driver 's licenses / ID 's and other forms of identification do not grant the establishment legal protection if accepted as proof of age ( and many establishments will not accept out of state licenses for this reason ) .
Maharashtrian cuisine
A traditional offering ( for a guest ) used to be water and jaggery . This has been replaced by tea or coffee . These beverages are served with milk and sugar . Occasionally , along with tea leaves , the brew may include spices , freshly grated ginger or lemon grass . Coffee is served with milk and / or ground nutmeg . Other beverages include :
Modern history
Students can choose the subject at university . The material covered includes from the mid-18th century , to analysis of the present day . Virtually all colleges and sixth forms that do teach modern history do it alongside standard history ; very few teach the subject exclusively .
Tea culture
Three major tea producers dominate the local market these are Bois Cheri , Chartreuse and Corson . The signature product is the vanilla - flavoured tea which is commonly bought and consumed on the island .
History of advertising
Barratt introduced many of the crucial ideas that lie behind successful advertising and these were widely circulated in his day . He constantly stressed the importance of a strong and exclusive brand image for Pears and of emphasizing the product 's availability through saturation campaigns . He also understood the importance of constantly reevaluating the market for changing tastes and mores , stating in 1907 that `` tastes change , fashions change , and the advertiser has to change with them . An idea that was effective a generation ago would fall flat , stale , and unprofitable if presented to the public today . Not that the idea of today is always better than the older idea , but it is different -- it hits the present taste . '' United
Modern history
The fundamental difficulty of studying modern history is the fact that a plethora of it has been documented up to the present day . It is imperative to consider the reliability of the information obtained from these records . Further
The Good Old Days (UK TV series)
It was performed at the Leeds City Varieties and recreated an authentic atmosphere of the Victorian -- Edwardian music hall with songs and sketches of the era performed by present - day performers in the style of the original artistes .
Cigarette
Modern cigarettes produced after the 1950s , although composed mainly of shredded tobacco leaf , use a significant quantity of tobacco processing byproducts in the blend . Each cigarette 's tobacco blend is made mainly from the leaves of flue - cured brightleaf , burley tobacco , and oriental tobacco . These leaves are selected , processed , and aged prior to blending and filling . The processing of brightleaf and burley tobaccos for tobacco leaf `` strips '' produces several byproducts such as leaf stems , tobacco dust , and tobacco leaf pieces ( `` small laminate '' ) . To improve the economics of producing cigarettes , these byproducts are processed separately into forms where they can then be added back into the cigarette blend without an apparent or marked change in the cigarette 's quality . The most common tobacco byproducts include :
Tea culture
Afternoon tea and its variants are the best known `` tea ceremony '' in the Commonwealth countries , available in homes and commercial establishments . In some varieties of English , `` tea '' refers to a savoury meal , see Australian usages of the term . Taiwanese bubble tea , known locally as pearl milk tea , has become widely popular in urban Australia , with multiple chains in every major city .
Tequila
Tequila contains alcohol ( also known formally as ethanol ) and is most often made at a 38 % alcohol content ( 76 U.S. proof ) for domestic consumption , but can be produced between 31 and 55 % alcohol content ( 62 and 110 U.S. proof ) . Per U.S law , tequila must contain at least 40 % alcohol ( 80 U.S. proof ) to be sold in the United States .
Peabody Hotel
Before the mid-1960s , alcoholic beverages were sold in Tennessee only as sealed bottles in licensed liquor stores . A patron could bring a bottle acquired elsewhere into the hotel bar , The Creel , where the bartender would tag it and mix drinks from it at the patron 's request .
Cotton-Eyed Joe
In August 1994 , Swedish recording group Rednex covered the song as `` Cotton Eye Joe '' for their album Sex & Violins , combining their style with traditional American instruments , such as banjos , and fiddles . In 2002 , `` Cotton Eye Joe '' was remixed in a dance version , and was released from Rednex 's greatest hits album , The Best of the West .
Incandescent light bulb
Decorative lamps used in chandeliers , etc . Types : candle ( B ) , twisted candle , bent - tip candle ( CA & BA ) , flame ( F ) , globe ( G ) , lantern chimney ( H ) , fancy round ( P ) 230 V sizes : P45 , G95
Modern history
Pax Americana is an appellation applied to the historical concept of relative liberal peace in the Western world , resulting from the preponderance of power enjoyed by the United States of America starting around the start of the 20th century . Although the term finds its primary utility in the latter half of the 20th century , it has been used in various places and eras . Its modern connotations concern the peace established after the end of World War II in 1945 . For
History of advertising
In The Hidden Persuaders ( 1957 ) popular writer Vance Packard exposes the use of consumer motivational research and other psychological techniques , including depth psychology and subliminal tactics . They had been used to manipulate expectations and induce desire for products since the 1920s , but the popular audience was caught by surprise . He identified eight `` compelling needs '' that advertisers promise products will fulfill . According to Packard these needs are so strong that people are compelled to buy products to satisfy them . The book questions the morality of using these techniques . Racial
Incandescent light bulb
Some research has been carried out to improve the efficacy of commercial incandescent lamps . In 2007 , the consumer lighting division of General Electric announced a `` high efficiency incandescent '' ( HEI ) lamp project , which they claimed would ultimately be as much as four times more efficient than current incandescents , although their initial production goal was to be approximately twice as efficient . The HEI program was terminated in 2008 due to slow progress .
Modern history
The Renaissance The Reformation and Counter Reformation . The Age of Discovery The Rise of capitalism The Golden Age of Piracy
Hibachi
Owing to the low availability of metal in Japan , early hibachis were made from dug - out cypress wood lined with clay . However , craftsmen soon began to make more decorative versions with lacquered finishes , gold leaf , and other artistic embellishments . Stronger materials such as metal and ceramics became popular over time . Traditional hibachis can be very attractive objects and are today sometimes sold as antiques . They were originally used mainly by the samurai classes and aristocrats but gradually spread among the general population . Their design developed throughout the Edo period .
Bahamian cuisine
Fruit juices , including coconut water , are often used for beverages . Switcha is a `` lemonade '' made with native limes . Goombay Punch is a commercially prepared , highly sweetened soft drink . It differs from the Goombay Smash , which is an alcoholic preparation . Triple B is a non-alcoholic malt drink made by the Bahamian Brewery .
Winchester Mystery House
Today the home is owned by Winchester Investments LLC , a privately held company representing the descendants of John and Mayme Brown . The home retains unique touches that reflect Mrs. Winchester 's beliefs and her reported preoccupation with warding off malevolent spirits . These spirits are said to have directly inspired her as to the way the house should be built . The number thirteen and spider web motifs , which carried spiritual significance for her , occur throughout the house .
Russian Blue
Right after the war , a lack of numbers of Russian Blues led to cross breeding with the Siamese . Although Russian Blues were in the United States before the war , it was not until the post-war period that American breeders created the modern Russian Blue that is seen in the United States today . This was done by combining the bloodlines of both the Scandinavian and British Russian Blues . The Siamese traits have now largely been bred out . The short hair and slate - gray / blue color is often seen in mixed - breed cats , which can affect breeders and showers due to mislabeling a cat as a Russian Blue .
Incandescent light bulb
General Service Light emitted in ( nearly ) all directions . Available either clear or frosted . Types : General ( A ) , Mushroom , elliptical ( E ) , sign ( S ) , tubular ( T ) 120 V sizes : A17 , 19 and 21 230 V sizes : A55 and 60
History of Mexico
Mexico is a major transit and drug - producing nation : an estimated 90 % of the cocaine smuggled into the United States every year moves through Mexico . Fueled by the increasing demand for drugs in the United States , the country has become a major supplier of heroin , producer and distributor of MDMA , and the largest foreign supplier of cannabis and methamphetamine to the U.S. 's market . Major drug syndicates control the majority of drug trafficking in the country , and Mexico is a significant money - laundering center . The
Alcohol laws of Australia
current Australian driver licence current Victorian learner driver permit card current passport ( Australian or foreign ) current Keypass Card current NSW proof - of - age card ( if they do n't already have a driver 's licence ) .
Whitney Houston
The Independent 's music critic Andy Gill also wrote about Houston 's influence on modern R&B and singing competitions , comparing it to Michael Jackson 's . `` Because Whitney , more than any other single artist -- Michael Jackson included -- effectively mapped out the course of modern R&B , setting the bar for standards of soul vocalese , and creating the original template for what we now routinely refer to as the ' soul diva ' `` , stated Gill. `` Jackson was a hugely talented icon , certainly , but he will be as well remembered ( probably more so ) for his presentational skills , his dazzling dance moves , as for his musical innovations . Whitney , on the other hand , just sang , and the ripples from her voice continue to dominate the pop landscape . '' Gill said that there `` are few , if any , Jackson imitators on today 's TV talent shows , but every other contestant is a Whitney wannabe , desperately attempting to emulate that wondrous combination of vocal effects -- the flowing melisma , the soaring mezzo - soprano confidence , the tremulous fluttering that carried the ends of lines into realms of higher yearning '' .
Buckfast Tonic Wine
The beverage has entered the popular lexicon with nicknames such as `` Wreck the Hoose Juice '' , `` Commotion Lotion '' , `` Cumbernauld Rocket Fuel '' , `` Mrs. Brown '' , `` Buckie Baracas '' , `` Coatbridge Table Wine '' , and a bottle of `` what the hell are you looking at ? '' It has also earned the unofficial slogan , `` Buckfast : gets you fucked fast '' . The drink 's prominence within the `` Buckfast / Buckie Triangle '' -- an area east of Glasgow between Airdrie , Coatbridge and Cumbernauld -- has raised concern . In addition , the glass bottle has been blamed for contributing to litter and providing drunkards with a weapon .
Consumption of Tide Pods
Due to initial reports of children consuming their laundry detergent pods , Procter & Gamble began distributing Tide Pods in opaque tubs and bags . In 2015 , P&G announced it would implement a bitter taste to its Tide Pods as a means to deter people from biting into them . Tide would also include child - safety features in its packaging and issue extensive warnings about locking up the pods in households shared with individuals who have Alzheimer 's disease . Additionally , Tide 's website includes a page discussing how to safely handle its products , and suggesting consumers drink a glass of water or milk if a product is swallowed and call a poison control center for help .
History of advertising
In London Thomas J. Barratt was hailed as `` the father of modern advertising '' . Working for the Pears Soap company , Barratt created an effective advertising campaign for the company products , which involved the use of targeted slogans , images and phrases . One of his slogans , `` Good morning . Have you used Pears ' soap ? '' was famous in its day and into the 20th century .
Tea culture
On April 21 , 2012 the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission ( India ) , Montek Singh Ahluwalia , said that tea would be declared as national drink by April 2013 . Speaking on the occasion , former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said a special package for the tea industry would be announced in the future to ensure its development . The move was expected to boost the tea industry in the country , but in May 2013 the ministry of commerce decided not to declare a national drink for fear of disrupting the competing coffee industry .
Witch hat
A witch hat , in popular culture , is the style of hat characterized by a conical crown and a wide brim ( like akubras and gats ) .
Alcohol laws of Australia
packaged liquor licence , which permit the sale of liquor to customers to take away from retail liquor stores and supermarkets . general licence , which permit the sale of liquor to customers for drinking on the premises , and to take away . These are used by pubs , hotels and taverns . BYO permit , which allow customers to bring their own liquor and drink it on the premises . These are obtained by restaurants and clubs that do not intend to hold a liquor licence .
Vinegar
Chinese black vinegar is an aged product made from rice , wheat , millet , sorghum , or a combination thereof . It has an inky black color and a complex , malty flavor . There is no fixed recipe , so some Chinese black vinegars may contain added sugar , spices , or caramel color . The most popular variety , Zhenjiang vinegar , originates in the city of Zhenjiang in Jiangsu Province , eastern China . Shanxi mature vinegar is another popular type of Chinese vinegar that is made exclusively from sorghum and other grains . Nowadays in Shanxi province , there are still some traditional vinegar workshops producing handmade vinegar which is aged for at least five years with a high acidity . Only the vinegar made in Taiyuan and some counties in Jinzhong and aged for at least three years is considered authentic Shanxi mature vinegar according to the latest national standard .
Vinegar
Malt vinegar , also called alegar , is made by malting barley , causing the starch in the grain to turn to maltose . Then an ale is brewed from the maltose and allowed to turn into vinegar , which is then aged . It is typically light - brown in color . In the United Kingdom and Canada , malt vinegar ( along with salt ) is a traditional seasoning for fish and chips . Some fish and chip shops replace it with non-brewed condiment .
Curling
Kays of Scotland has been making curling stones in Mauchline , Ayrshire , since 1851 and has the exclusive rights to the Ailsa Craig granite , granted by the Marquess of Ailsa , whose family has owned the island since 1560 . According to the 1881 Census , Andrew Kay employed 30 people in his curling stone factory in Mauchline . The last harvest of Ailsa Craig granite by Kays took place in 2013 , after a hiatus of 11 years ; 2,000 tons were harvested , sufficient to fill anticipated orders through at least 2020 . Kays have been involved in providing curling stones for the Winter Olympics since Chamonix in 1924 and has been the exclusive manufacturer of curling stones for the Olympics since the 2006 Winter Olympics .
Housewarming party
In Western Culture in modern times housewarming gifts have strayed from the traditional to the more contemporary in an attempt to address the values of Gen X and Y who are stereotypically becoming the primary demographic in the new home owner / first time renting markets in the Americas and Commonwealth Nations .
Shotgun
Lever shotguns have seen a return to the gun market in recent years , however , with Winchester producing the Model 9410 ( chambering the . 410 gauge shotgun shell and using the action of the Winchester Model 94 series lever - action rifle , hence the name ) , and a handful of other firearm manufacturers ( primarily Norinco of China and ADI Ltd. of Australia ) producing versions of the Winchester Model 1887 / 1901 designed for modern 12 - gauge smokeless shotshells with more durable plastic casings . There has been a notable uptick in lever - action shotgun sales in Australia since 1997 , when pump - actions were effectively outlawed . Semi-automatic
Ryukyuan religion
The guardian shisa . Lion - dog wards . Described above and at their article . Mulberry branches are often used during August to ward off evil . Akufugeshi are made from conch shells and hung near cattle to ward away evil influences . Suijigai are made from spider conchs and hung to ward away evil . Shakogai are made from giant clams and placed near walls and at corners to ward away evil influences . One can see them on Miyagi , Ikei , and Tsuken Islands . Gen is twisted grass hung from the corner of a house to ward away evil .
Candle
A former worry regarding the safety of candles was that a lead core was used in the wicks to keep them upright in container candles . Without a stiff core , the wicks of a container candle could sag and drown in the deep wax pool . Concerns rose that the lead in these wicks would vaporize during the burning process , releasing lead vapors -- a known health and developmental hazard . Lead core wicks have not been common since the 1970s . Today , most metal - cored wicks use zinc or a zinc alloy , which has become the industry standard . Wicks made from specially treated paper and cotton are also available .
Tea culture
The British are one of the largest tea consumers in the world , with each person consuming on average 1.9 kg per year . Tea is usually black tea served with milk and sometimes with sugar . Strong tea served with lots of milk and often two teaspoons of sugar , usually in a mug , is commonly referred to as builder 's tea for its association with builders and more broadly with the working class . Much of the time in the United Kingdom , tea drinking is not the delicate , refined cultural expression that the rest of the world imagines -- a cup ( or commonly a mug ) of tea is something drunk frequently throughout the day . This is not to say that the British do not have a more formal tea ceremony , but tea breaks are an essential part of the working day . The term is often shortened to ' tea ' , essentially indicating a break . This term was exported to the game of cricket and consequently to most other countries of the former British Empire . History
Cashew
In Mozambique , cashew farmers commonly make a strong liquor from the cashew apple , agua ardente ( burning water ) .
Buckfast Tonic Wine
Buckfast Tonic Wine ( green bottle ) Sold in the United Kingdom . Red wine based aperitif , 15 % v / v . Sodium glycerophosphate , an emulsifier . Dipotassium phosphate , a protein stabiliser Disodium phosphate , a stabiliser and emulsifier . Caffeine , 30 mg / 100ml ( i.e. 0.0375 % w / v ) Vanillin Buckfast Tonic Wine ( brown bottle ) Sold exclusively within the Republic of Ireland . Red wine , 14.8 % alcohol Sodium and potassium glycerophosphates -- both measured at 0.65 % w / v Disodium phosphate Caffeine -- 52 mg / 100 ml ( i.e. 0.055 % w / v ) Sulphite preservatives
Candle
In the 18th century , spermaceti , oil produced by the sperm whale , was used to produce a superior candle . Late in the 18th century , colza oil and rapeseed oil came into use as much cheaper substitutes .
Cotton-Eyed Joe
1928 : Gid Tanner 's Skillet Lickers Columbia 15283D 4 / 10 / 1928 1928 : Carter Brothers Vocalion 5349 11 / ? / 1928 1941 : Burl Ives on the album , The Wayfaring Stranger 1942 : Adolph Hofner and his San Antonians - JR Chatwell Fiddle 1947 : Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys 1959 : Nina Simone on the album , Nina Simone at Town Hall 1960 : Walter Brennan 1962 : Karen Dalton on the album , Cotton Eyed Joe 1967 : Al Dean & the All - Stars 1968 : Terry Callier on the album , The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier 1976 : Leona Williams on the album , San Quentin 's First Lady 1976 : The Country Roland Band 1980 : Isaac Payton Sweat 1985 : Asleep at the Wheel on their self - titled album , Asleep at the Wheel 1985 : The Moody Brothers on their self - titled album , The Moody Brothers , Grammy - nominated 1992 : The Chieftains with Ricky Scaggs on the album , Another Country , Grammy - nominated 1992 : The Muldoon Brothers on the album , Back O ' The Barn 1992 : Michelle Shocked , adapted version , `` Prodigal Daughter ( Cotton Eyed Joe ) '' , on the album Arkansas Traveler 1993 : Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys on the album , Off the Record 1994 : Black Lace , released under the song title , Bullshit 1994 : Rednex 2003 : Vanessa - Mae on the album , The Ultimate Vanessa - Mae 2010 : Josh Rouse on the album , `` El Turista '' 2010 : Hot Club of Cowtown 2011 : Bass and Infinity released an a cappella parody version 2014 : Lee Matthews , Country and Irish singer . His version topped the Irish Country Singles Chart .
Cowboy hat
Regardless , using a hat as a water container is apt to seriously damage a modern hat . On one hand , fur felt hats were designed in part so they could be used in the rain . However , wool felt hats were designed for dry climates , and most straw hats can only handle a light rain for a brief time . While a very high quality felt hat made from animal fur may hold water , over time , any cloth container will leak . Furthermore , modern hats may react to getting wet differently , though this depends on the quality of the materials used in construction . They are generally likely to lose shape , and the felt may also soften up if they are completely drenched .