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How Did the Eggnog Riot Work?

How Did the Eggnog Riot Work?

BrainStuff

December 25, 20226m 18s

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On Christmas Eve of 1826, dozens of West Point cadets had a bit too much (prohibited) alcoholic eggnog -- luckily, only reputations and barracks were hurt. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/ridiculous-history-heres-why-west-point-cadets-rioted-eggnog-1826.htm

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holidayshistorypeoplefoodalcohol