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They Celebrate Their Own Beer Day
Iceland and the United States may be worlds apart, but they share a common tale of failed alcohol prohibition. While America’s infamous ban on booze lasted from 1920 to 1933, Iceland’s own lasted a whopping 80 years from 1908 to 1989.
But unlike their American counterparts, the resilient Icelanders didn’t just celebrate the end of the ban with a pint or two, they turned it into a national holiday. Every year on March 1, the country raises a glass to Bjordagur, also known as Beer Day. With award-winning brews and thriving beer culture, Iceland has plenty of reasons to toast to its love for the golden nectar.
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