beverages

Attention Moscow Mule Fans: Those Copper Mugs May Pose a Serious Health Threat

Your favorite libation could be poisoning you.

This AI Program Was Designed to Pick Names for Craft Beers

This could solve microbrewers' beer-naming dilemma.

Why Is Soda Measured in Liters?

American measurement standards are all over the place.

How Do You Pronounce 'LaCroix'?

Impress your friends by asking for this sparkling water the right way.

High School Students Design Drug-Detecting Straw to Fight Sexual Assault

The Smart Straw discreetly tests for three common date rape drugs.

The Little Museum of Dublin Is Featuring a Brief History of the Irish Pub

The Irish pub as we know it originated 200 years ago.

A Heavy Metal Festival in Germany Will Have a 4-Mile Beer Pipeline

That's pretty metal.

Starbucks Is Testing Ice Cubes Made From Coffee

The coffee chain may soon embrace caffeine-lovers' favorite life hack.

The 50 Best Beers in America

Our picks for how to stock your beer fridge.

Here Are the Cheapest Travel Destinations for Beer Drinkers

Book a ticket to Prague if you want to find a pint for less than two dollars.

12 Refreshing Facts About Coca-Cola

In 1990, the company filled up over 700,000 cans with a foul-smelling and horrible-tasting water—on purpose.

The Fizzy History of National Beverage Day

May 6's salute to soda and other beverages started as a way to convince people soft drinks were "healthful" and free from "the vestiges of germs."

Why is Trader Joe's Wine Cheaper Than Bottled Water?

At $1.99 a bottle, Charles Shaw wine is cheaper than an equivalent volume of Aquafina. We investigate.

This Craft Beer is Made With Recycled Toilet Water

"Toilet to tap" might be coming to a city near you.

A Beer Hotel Could be Coming to Ohio

There will be a hot tub full of beer.

10 Delicious Facts About McDonald's Shamrock Shake

Many people overdo it with the drinking on St. Patrick's Day, but it's not always Guinness or Jameson that gets them into trouble. Sometimes it's the Shamrock Shake, McDonald's uniquely green and often elusive seasonal treat.

Do Carbonated Drinks Go Flat Quicker on Their Sides?

From Coca-Cola to carbonated water, there isn't a fizzy drink around that tastes better once it's gone flat.

Time of Day and Age May Influence Coffee's Impact on Memory

What's your "non-optimal time"? That's when coffee may give you the biggest boost.

Starbucks is Bringing Ice Cream to More Than 100 Locations in the U.S.

You'll soon be able to order a scoop of ice cream to cool down your coffee.

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You Can Buy Wine Made From the Queen’s Royal Vineyard

There's no better way to celebrate the Her Majesty's Sapphire Jubilee.

8 Over-The-Top Hot Chocolates to Try

These are the sweetest, messiest, most decadent hot chocolates around.

Starbucks Misspells Names on Purpose, According to One Conspiracy Theory

Maybe your barista isn’t so careless after all.

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The Field Museum Is Launching a Beer Based on Its T. rex, Sue

The pale ale is called psuedoSue.

10 Thirst-Quenching Facts about San Pellegrino

The sparkling water brand boomed almost immediately.