We have the U.S. Navy to thank for the origins of happy hour

Jun 06, 2014

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If you've ever wondered where the term comes from:

The term “happy hour” originated from sailors in the United States Navy who used the term to describe the period of time during the day scheduled for entertainment. In the 1920′s, sailors would use this time to relieve the stresses of life …

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