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Snuggle a Raccoon While You Sip Your Coffee at Ukraine’s Raccoon Cafe
The cafe's exterior features a mural of Rocket Raccoon from 'Guardians of the Galaxy’ and various raccoons dressed up as superheroes.
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14 Freshly-Brewed Facts About Starbucks
The famous coffee chain has undergone some facelifts since its inception as a regional Seattle franchise. For one thing, the mermaid used to be a nudist. But, hey, it was the '70s.
Watch Alexei From Stranger Things Drink a Slurpee For 12 Hours Straight
Netflix has released a video that shows Alexei, Alec Utgoff's Russian scientist character from 'Stranger Things,' sipping a Slurpee on a loop for 12 hours.
Starbucks Might Bring Pumpkin Spice Lattes Back Earlier Than Ever This Year
The coffee company hasn’t officially announced the date, but employees are leaking it across social media.
You Can Now Enjoy a Vodka Made in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone … If You Dare
Atomik is a spirit made from rye grain and water taken from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, site of one of the worst nuclear disasters of all time.
Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Cold Brew Coffee Today—No Purchase Required
Today, August 2, Starbucks is giving away free shots of its Nitro cold brew coffee to anyone who asks for it.
Forget Wine and Cheese: Wine and Cheez-Its Now Come Together in One Box
Cancel your Friday night plans. Cheez-Its and their perfect wine pairing are now available together in one convenient package.
It's 7-Eleven Day! Celebrate With a Free Slurpee
Beat the summer heat with a free small Slurpee from 7-Eleven, and take advantage of other deals available today.
Tie-Dye Frappuccino From Starbucks Is the New Drink of the Summer
Move over, Unicorn Frappuccino—the Tie-Dye Frappe will be the next colorful Starbucks drink to flood your Instagram feed.
This Portable Coffee Machine Makes Cold Brew in Four Minutes Flat
With G-Presso, gone are the days when you needed a full 12 hours to make a delicious batch of cold brew coffee.
Canned Aquafina Water May Be Coming to a Store Near You
PepsiCo is looking to cut down on plastic waste by transitioning to canned water with its Aquafina brand.
Corona's New Stackable Cans Would Eliminate the Need for Plastic Six-Pack Rings
Lockable teeth located at the top and bottom of each Corona can allow for beers to easily stack on top of each other in a system called "Fit Packs."
High Levels of Arsenic Found in Bottled Water From Whole Foods and Dr Pepper
The bottled water brands Peñafiel from Keurig Dr Pepper and Starkey from Whole Foods were found to contain arsenic levels that exceed safety limits.
The Reason Why It Was Once Technically Against State Rules to Sell LaCroix in Massachusetts
Everything is fine now, but the state of Massachusetts once wanted LaCroix to comply with its regulations or face a possible fine and banishment from store shelves.
Drinking Lots of Coffee Won't Damage Your Arteries, According to a New Study
A new study looked at the heart scans of more than 8000 coffee drinkers and found no evidence the subjects had an increased risk of potential heart problems.
Someone Wound Up in the ER for Drinking Too Much Licorice Root Tea
Licorice root extract can lead to lowered potassium levels in the body, spiking blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Bad News: The Best Time of the Day to Drink Coffee Isn’t as Soon as You Wake Up
Sorry, night owls, but scientists and nutritionists say you're not doing yourselves any favors when you fuel up on java as soon as you wake up.
New Coke is Making a Comeback Thanks to Stranger Things
The infamous soft drink, which flopped in 1985, will be back in circulation as part of a marketing promotion with Netflix and 'Stranger Things.'
12 Secrets of Starbucks Employees
We asked Starbucks employees to tell us what's really going on behind the counter, from their pet peeves to their strategic use of decaf.
If You Drink Your Coffee With Sugar, Here's Why You Should Always Add It First
If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee at its peak, pour your coffee first, then add sugar, then add cream or milk. Physics says so.
Sláinte! 15 Facts About Guinness Beer
Pour yourself a glass of the black stuff (which actually isn't black at all) and read on for some facts about the legendary brewery, which has been carefully pouring pints of its famous stout since the mid-18th century.
Lucky Charms-Inspired Beer Is Magically Delicious
Forget oatmeal and protein shakes. Marshmallow-flavored cereal in a can is the true breakfast of champions.
What's the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?
Tequila is always mezcal, but mezcal isn't always tequila. (And only one of them can come with worms, although it isn't exactly encouraged.)
9 Ways to Get Your Caffeine Fix Without Coffee
Coffee isn't the only way to get your morning buzz on. Ditch the jitters and try these caffeinated bracelets, face wipes, and other innovative options instead.