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Gollum and a Ringwraith loom near Bilbo's hobbit hole at Replay Lincoln Park's Lord of the Rings pop-up bar.

Party Like a Hobbit at Chicago’s Lord of the Rings Pop-Up Bar

Take “second breakfast” shots with Gandalf, Frodo, and the rest of the fellowship of the ring (in cardboard form).

These glasses of wine might've been cheaper than usual.

Wine Prices Are Dropping—Here’s Why

Happy National Drink Wine Day! No matter what type of wine you’re drinking, it might be cheaper lately—here’s why.

Here's Why the Coke at McDonald's Is So Good

It's made from the same ingredients as what you drink at home, but the Coke at McDonald's is engineered to taste better.

Dr Pepper's Wild Guns N' Roses Publicity Stunt to Give Everyone in America a Free Soda

Dr Pepper tried to drum up publicity by promising a free bottle to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses came out with their long-delayed 'Chinese Democracy' album in 2008. No one expected the band to do it. When they did, Dr Pepper suddenly had to make go

10 Vintage Holiday Party Tips from Old Etiquette Manuals

Stumped for holiday party decorating ideas? Scrambling for a thrilling centerpiece that you can light on fire? Look no further than these 10 tips from old-timey etiquette manuals.

The Queen makes a toast with King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in October 2018.

The Reason Queen Elizabeth II Demands Her Ice Cubes Be Round

The Queen apparently likes her drink of choice—gin mixed with Dubonnet—to be served on perfectly round rocks.

Hurry—Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Coffee Today!

With the purchase of any handcrafted beverage, you’ll get a free Starbucks drink—and yes, it includes pumpkin spice lattes.

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11 Times Drunk Animals Have Wreaked Havoc

When animals find themselves getting into the booze, chaos can ensue. Here are 11 times bears, elk, raccoons, and more have been liquored up and tormented society.

Fancy Tea Bags Could Be Contaminating Your Cup With Billions of Microplastics

Some fancy tea bags made from silky plastic material diffuse more than tea into your cup. A recent study found they can leach up to 11.6 billion particles of microplastic.

The Best Gas Station Coffee in Every State

This study from GasBuddy could settle the Wawa vs. Sheetz debate (at least where coffee is concerned).

You Can Get Paid $1000 to Drink Coffee for a Month—As Long as You Avoid Chains

If you love Starbucks and Dunkin', Business.org wants to pay you $1000 to ditch the chains for a month and seek out your local coffee shops.

A Traveling Harry Potter Beer Festival Is Coming to Several U.S. Cities

If you’ve ever wondered what the alcoholic version of a butterbeer would taste like, you’ll soon have the chance to find out.

Study: Drinking More Than Two Sodas Daily Can Increase Risk of Death

Soft drinks invite a host of health complications. A major new study warns that consuming even two glasses a day can have you fizzing out.

11 Common Misconceptions About Beer

If beer only conjures up images of frat boys pounding cans of the cheap stuff or doughy sports fans reveling in the alcoholic refreshment before, during, and after a big game, think again.

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.

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.

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