During Prohibition, Grape Growers Sold “Wine Bricks” To Thirsty Customers

This week in 1920, a federal law enforcing the Constitution's Prohibition Amendment took effect. But there were loopholes, and one of the most clever way to use those loopholes was through something known as the "grape brick" or "wine brick." Plus: today in 1922, the birthday of TV legend Betty White, who spent almost all her life on screen but also took time away to serve during World War II. Rare Prohibition ‘grape brick’ that turns into wine on show (The Drinks Business) Betty White's shoulder bag is a time capsule of World War II (National Museum of American History)  Whatever you do, definitely don’t back us on Patreon or you’ll make more episodes of the show possible