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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/ProbablySomeBoomer on 2023-07-17 18:16:51.

Original Title: TIL that due to industry influence, Missouri has some of the loosest alcohol laws in the US. Hard liquor can be sold in grocery stores and gas stations; bars can double as liquor stores; public intoxication is legal; and open containers are allowed in most areas, including by passengers in vehicles.