Hitching Post

I suppose it is still possible to tie your horse to this 'hitching post', in downtown Albuquerque, but I doubt it.

Today is National Wine Day!  I know, we celebrate it almost everyday, but it seems appropriate to name a special day after it.  Here are some fun facts:

Back in the day, women could be killed for drinking wine! Yes, in the early Roman times, a husband was at liberty to kill his wife if he found her drinking wine. It was a forbidden drink for women. 

Speyer, Germany, is home to the oldest bottle of wine in the world. It is on display at the historical museum in the town, and it dates back to an impressive AD 325. 

Have you ever toasted to everyone’s health? This is something that comes from Ancient Greek tradition. The host of the dinner would have the first sip of wine to assure his guests that the drink was not poisoned.
 
In order to get the exact quantity of antioxidants you get in wine, you would have to drink seven glass of orange juice or if you prefer apple juice, you would need 20 glasses!

The oldest known wine cellar is actually on the famous ship, Titanic. We know what you’re thinking; the Titanic sunk! However, when divers when down to the wreckage, they were surprised to see that most of the wine bottles were still intact.
 
Surprisingly, there are some people who are actually scared of wine! It is known as oenophobia.

So pick up that bottle and celebrate!