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Ex-engineer challenging 150-year-old homeade liquor ban hopes Supreme Court will hear his case

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Ex-engineer challenging 150-year-old homeade liquor ban hopes Supreme Court will hear his case

Americans can brew beer in their kitchens and make wine at home, but just try making a bottle of whiskey or gin — and people can run afoul of a federal law that dates back more than 150 years. That distinction caught the attention of Ohio resident John Ream, a former aerospace engineer and home-brewing … Read more

150-year-old Florida Keys lighthouse illuminated for first time in a decade

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150-year-old Florida Keys lighthouse illuminated for first time in a decade

A 150-year-old beacon that helped guide ships through the treacherous Florida Keys coral reefs before GPS, sonar and other technology made it obsolete is shining again as part of a national effort to save historic lighthouses that have dotted the U.S. coast for more than a century. An Islamorada community group that is spending $6 million to restore … Read more