Rotgut Liquor
Liquor was a delicacy back in the Wild West days. Saloon owners had to dilute their good liquor by adding other ingredients to it such as ammonia and turpentine. Why didn't they just use water instead of harsh cleaning chemicals?
The Ol' Cowboy Dance
Movies and tv shows have showcased cowboys shooting the floor to make people "dance," which i something that totally happened back in the day. Sometimes it was a game, other times it was a form of torture. Cowboys obviously like to take things to the extreme.