Published Aug 22, 2021
Black Tot Day
Gary Arndt delves into the historic significance and cultural impact of Black Tot Day, the cessation of the British Navy's centuries-old rum ration tradition, exploring the evolution of rum rationing from a daily naval staple to its eventual abolition.
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