stackyFACTSThe modern vacation industry was essentially launched by a guy trying to keep people sober. Thomas Cook organized the first official group excursion in 1841 strictly to transport patrons to an alcohol-free rally. He accidentally invented the package holiday while trying to ruin everyone's fun.
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