Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my Soak Plus members.

In bonus episode number 62, I told you about prohibition and the undercover agents who fought against

the dirty cops, corrupt officials, and elusive smugglers.

In this episode, you're going to learn more about prohibition,

including lots of fascinating facts and stories about rum runners and speak-easies.

You'll also learn about the history of rum, the origin of the popular expression, the real McCoy, and the origin of the restaurant expression to 86-something.

In the near future,

I'll stitch together this episode

and my prior episode of Prohibition

so you can relax

with a one-hour

Silk Plus bonus episode

about the wild era

known as Pro prohibition.

But for now, lean back, put up your feet,

and settle into my time machine of tranquility.

I hope this episode distracts and relaxes your overactive brain squirrels.

The History of Rum, Rum Running, and Speakeasies.

In my prior episode about Prohibition, you learned about the law enforcers who chased those who broke

the laws during this period of history. In this episode, you'll learn about the lawbreakers

who ran from the law enforcers during prohibition.

Many of these lawbreakers were boo smugglers, also known as rum runners.

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