Why is coffee called Joe?
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Re: Joe
In short, Joe Daniels as secretary of the Navy ordered cutbacks in alcohol. Stewards began ordering more coffee, which sailors strtd calling names like Joe's drink, and later just Joe.
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Re: Joe
Oops, but this one seems to have been debunked a few years ago. The details can be found at Snopes.com.In short, Joe Daniels as secretary of the Navy ordered cutbacks in alcohol. Stewards began ordering more coffee, which sailors strtd calling names like Joe's drink, and later just Joe.
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