BEVERAGES

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.

Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, and Sadie Sink in Stranger Things.

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.'

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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.

This Travel Mug Lets You Alternate Between Sipping Cold Water and Hot Coffee

The bottom of the H2Joe is a stainless steel coffee mug; the top is an insulated water bottle. Both keep your beverages at their ideal temperatures all day while saving space in your bag.

A Brief History of the Beer Can

It took decades, and a lot of injured feet, to get us to the stay-tab can we know and love today.

Why Does Wine Only Stain Some People's Teeth?

If you can drink red wine without staining your teeth, you're one of the lucky ones.

Craft Beer is the Latest Casualty of the Government Shutdown

Things are officially out of control.

7 Hangover Cures Backed By Science

Up late drinking last night to celebrate the New Year? We know how you feel. Here's how to treat the damage done the night before.

See How Much Beer $1 Would Buy You Around the World

Globetrotters, take note.

10 Delicious Facts About Eggnog

Eggnog: you know it's delicious, but did you know it once led to a riot at West Point? Let's all raise our glasses to one of the most popular beverages of the holiday season ...