There is a law in one Indiana city that prohibits humans from forcing a monkey to take up the bad habit. So, what exactly happened in order for lawmakers to act?
Missouri is a melting pot of many of European descent. What would you guess is the most common ancestry in the state? Official US Census data shows something that will surprise no one. Missouri is very much a miniature Europe.
My grandfather, who was part of the first generation of his Ireland-born family to be born in the United States, once told me that Irish pubs are like beers and whiskeys: "There's lots of them, but not very many of them are worth your time."
Sure, this whole COVID-19 mess has put somewhat of a damper on one of Rockford's (and America's) great party and celebration days, but nothing short of lockdown enforced by armed men is going to stop it.
I'll happily admit that I love a good magic act. In particular, I appreciate a good card trick, especially since my dad was quite adept at card tricks, using them to amuse (or silence) me many times as a kid.
Also, being partially of Irish descent, I enjoy hanging around in a pub, shooting some pool, and blathering incoherently with my friends...