10 THINGS

As we celebrate the start of Germany’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 22, and as we mourn the recent death of connoisseur Michael ‘The Beer Hunter’ Jackson, let’s investigate the civilizing qualities of beer. BTW, a collective toast to Jackson takes place today, September 30

1. Why did the Pilgrims land at Plyouth Rock instead of pushing on to Virginia? Well, for one thing, they were nearly out of beer. A Mayflower passenger’s diary reads: ‘We could not now take time for further search or consideration; our victuals being much spent, especially our beere.’

More Here, But I’ll Soon Be Back With A Much More Detailed Look At The Folklore Of The First Thanksgiving…