The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution were enacted based on the needs of the times. One example of this is the Eighteenth Amendment, which declared the production, transport and sale of alcohol as illegal. This amendment was created in response to the temperance...
Beer-loving Countries

Beer-loving Countries

Beer is consumed in almost every country in the world. However, there are countries that imbibe more than others. The following are the top 10 beer-consuming countries in the world: Czech Republic — The Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other country (142.4...
Is There a Link Between Cannabis and Crime?

Is There a Link Between Cannabis and Crime?

A study conducted by a team headed by Dr. Robert Morris of the University of Texas at Dallas found that legalized medical marijuana may reduce certain types of crimes. Morris, the lead author of the study, claimed that the team’s research found no increases in crime...
International Beer Day

International Beer Day

Since 2007, people around the world have been celebrating International Beer Day. Originally celebrated on August 5 of each year, the holiday has been observed on the first Friday in August since 2013. International Beer Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating the...
Why Americans Support or Oppose Legalized Marijuana

Why Americans Support or Oppose Legalized Marijuana

There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion about marijuana use in the country. As recently as 2006, about 60% of Americans opposed the legalization of marijuana use. A new survey shows that 60% of Americans today are in favor of legalizing cannabis. This shift...
Facts about THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

Facts about THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

As more states consider legalizing marijuana for recreational use, you may start seeing more of the green leafy plant. While many people know what marijuana looks like and may even know what it smells like when someone smokes it, there is more to the plant than meets...