They’re really in uncharted waters. The coastal country of Indonesia is milking its abundance of fish to compensate for a drastic cow shortage for programs like school lunches. As local fishermen off the shores of the city of Indramayu haul loads of ponyfish, they are sent twice a day to a factory to be deboned … Read more
A lucky dad nearly lost out winning a $2,573,200 (£2M) home – because he “fancied a pint” at the pub. Tom Steenson, 63, received a knock at the door telling him he’d scooped the four bed house and $321,588.75 (£250K) in cash. But at first he thought about not answering in case the call would … Read more
When it comes to overall health, it’s well established that booze is bad news, but is all alcohol equally odious? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to share his surprising pick for the “healthiest choice” for drinkers. Sethi’s preference? Tequila. Cheers to tequila as a “healthy choice.” AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com While he explains that no amount … Read more
A woman who celebrated her 105th birthday has revealed her secret to long life – drinking Guinness. Kathleen Hennings marked her milestone with a pint of her favorite drink. When asked her secret to living a long and happy life, she said: “Drink Guinness and don’t marry!” She celebrated her 105th birthday at her care … Read more
A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no, folks, and here are the four reasons why, according … Read more
A woman called Marijuana Pepsi from birth says she’ll never change her name – even though she doesn’t smoke weed, or drink fizzy drinks or alcohol. Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, 52, was given her name by her mom – who said the name would ‘take her around the world’ due to its originality. Growing up, Marijuana … Read more
He’s dunkin’ on this drink order. A Dunkin employee in Illinois has revealed one of the most “absurd” beverages he has ever made, dubbing the sugar-laden concoction “diabetes in a cup.” Connor Duandivier recorded himself making the drink for an unidentified customer that consists of 10 caramel pumps, 15 helpings of sugar, and another 15 … Read more
Well, this is something wine about. Gen Z isn’t drinking like other generations — in fact, they’re barely consuming alcohol at all, with worldwide wine consumption sunk to a 27-year low, per recent reports. Online, non-boozers cite the cost of living, the ease of consuming THC, health concerns, the taste of vino and the “elitist” reputation … Read more
Had a few too many last night? There’s no fresher hell than a hangover: nausea, dry mouth, hot shame and hangxiety. No soul who has suffered has not sought a cure in the form of a diner breakfast or hair of the dog. “A hangover is a clinical condition that is characterized by a combination … Read more
There may actually be something to wine about here. The latest bizarre drink trend taking over the internet is Gatorwine, which is exactly what it sounds like: Gatorade mixed with wine. It’s unclear where exactly this mixture originated, but it was brought into the spotlight by cook and YouTuber Andrew Rea, better known as Binging with … Read more
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airports should institute a two-drink limit on alcoholic beverages for flyers. O’Leary believes that airports need to limit “the amount of alcohol that can be sold to any passenger to two alcoholic drinks” to help reduce instances of airline passengers becoming disruptive on flights, according to the Independent. “In the same … Read more
Children who don’t get enough sleep are in greater danger of getting hooked on drink or drugs, warns new research. Teenagers are more likely to have tried alcohol or cannabis by the age of 15 if they went to bed late and slept fewer hours during childhood, according to the study. A good night’s sleep … Read more
Drinking from plastic bottles may be poisonous to your health — and drinking straight from the tap might save your life. A recent study published in the journal Microplastics found that drinking from plastic bottles may increase blood pressure as a result of microplastics entering the bloodstream. As the name implies, microplastics are small particles of plastic … Read more
A bizarre beverage combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola is taking TikTok by storm, with sweet-toothed soda lovers championing the drink. Dubbed “fluffy Coke,” the sugary concoction combines the creaminess of marshmallow with the crispiness of an ice-cold fizzy drink. Content creator Emma Grace and her grandma, lovingly referred to as “Memama,” seem to be the … Read more
We all know the drill: The beverage cart makes its way down the center aisle of the airplane as in-flight hospitality service begins. One decision you need to make during your flight will be what to order when the flight attendant asks you what you’d like to drink. Like most things – even at 30,000 feet … Read more
Amateur mixologists are unknowingly concocting a “microbe-brew.” Doctors are warning against TikTok’s uber-viral “sink drink” trend because it could be a recipe for a bacterial infection. For the uninitiated, this DIY booze technique involves MacGyvering a variety of beverages from sangria to horchata in the kitchen — or even bathroom — sink, as seen in … Read more
For Marcus and Michele Lemin it started like a usual night out. The Perth couple had ordered cranberry juice for their daughters Hannah and Olivia, aged 11 and 12, at an Italian restaurant on Friday night. They were horrified at what happened next to their girls, in an incident that is being investigated by health … Read more
A bikini model’s TikTok about how she makes Milo has gone viral, sparking fierce debate about the best way to prepare the beloved Aussie drink. Karina Irby, who boasts 527,400 followers on TikTok, posted a two-and-a-half minute video on the drink, asking the question “how many scoops of Milo is too many?” In her “how-to” … Read more
Go against the grain. TikTokers are trumpeting “Rice-Zempic” — a surp-ricing concoction of rice, water and lime juice — as a cheap alternative to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which spur weight loss by mimicking a hormone we naturally produce when we eat. But experts say the weird homemade beverage has “zero scientific backing” — … Read more
If your Starbucks bills seem to be lower despite inflation, you’re not going crazy. On the menu of the coffee chain, a grande Caramel Frappuccino is listed at around $5.65 and a grande brewed coffee is about $3.65. But these days, customers are getting their drinks for half the price. The beloved coffee chain has … Read more