Category Archives: Vices

Underground Moonshine Industry Thrived in Middle River During Prohibition

Posted on December 14, 2010 by atomictv

Illegal stills made eastern Baltimore County a destination during roaring twenties by Keith Roberts (Essex-MiddleRiverPatch, 12/13/2010) The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of “intoxicating liquor” (as defined by the enabling … Continue reading →

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Christgau Reviews Natty Boh

Posted on November 21, 2010 by atomictv

The Great Gulp: A Consumer Guide’s to Beer By Robert Christgau and Carola Dibbell (Oui, 5/1975) “Eighty percent of the beer in this country is consumed by 20 percent of the drinkers. That’s why the most effective beer slogan ever … Continue reading →

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Michael M. Hughes – Teonanácatl: The Secret History of Magic Mushrooms

Posted on November 19, 2010 by atomictv

Baltimore author Michael M. Hughes recently presented his talk on the history of magic mushrooms and their active ingredient, psilocybin for the Ignite Baltimore lecture series, sharing interesting and not-so-well-known information from ancient history, popular culture, and cutting edge neuroscience. … Continue reading →

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Wild Bill, Baltimore’s Best Cheerleader

Posted on November 16, 2010 by atomictv

“Evening Magazine” feature story on Orioles fan Wild Bill Hagy from 1979. (Look for the cameo by fellow Baltimoron Marty Bass!) Producer: Tom D’Antoni Editor: Yvonne McGhee

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