American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Liquor Stores

In most other countries, beer and liquor are conveniently sold right in supermarkets. Most places in America sell alcohol in separate stores, creating one huge hassle for shoppers. Some supermarkets are normalizing this, but for the most part, your Wine and Spirits store is still going strong.

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