Why did a French company send a whole case of wine into space last year? And, if NASA technically bans alcohol, how come so many astronauts drink it and why are so many companies designing microgravity alcoholic beverage options? All is not merry and bright behind the scenes of some of the more unlikely Christmas songs that have been banned in the past. And you can blast into the past with this site that broadcasts classic old radio shows all day and night.Sponsors:NordVPN, Get 68% off––only $3.71/month, plus FOUR additional free months––at nordvpn.com/kottke or use coupon KOTTKEFundrise, Get your first 90 days of advisory fees waived at fundrise.com/kottkeLinks:We Were Promised Cosmic Cocktails (Supercluster)Alcohol in Space: Past, Present and Future (Chris Carberry)Popular Christmas Songs Banned in the Past (Mental Floss)'White Christmas' (NPR)Old Time Radio Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.