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[ericcoleman]

On this day in 1866 Root Beer was first prepared commercially by American pharmacist Charles Elmer Hires.

So, IYNSHO, what is the best Root Beer?

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[tigertoy.livejournal.com]

I should make a note of the latter, as I am going to Myrtle Beach this summer.

[tollermom]

When are you Myrtle Beaching?

My sister and I are going to Oak Island for a week in August (it's about an hour north of Myrtle Beach).