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You Could Drink This Man's Frostbitten, Amputated Toes in a Cocktail
By Mindy Weisberger published
A winter race participant lost three toes to frostbite, and what he did with them next was toe-tally bizarre

Shaking Up Guinness Drinkers: Why a Martini Glass May Be Best for the Brew
By Rachael Rettner published
A mathematician says this actually might be the best glass to use to serve Guinness.

Drinking the Recommended Amount of Alcohol May Still Shorten Your Life
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. drinking guidelines are too boozy, according to a new study.

17 Billion? How the CDC Estimated How Many Binge Drinks US Downs Each Year
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. adults consume more than 17 billion alcoholic drinks during binges each year. But how did researchers calculate this?

No, Drinking Alcohol Won't Make You Live Past 90
By Brandon Specktor published
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may not make people live longer, despite the findings of a massive study of retirees.

Does Alcohol Really 'Clean' the Brain?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Alcohol might help the brain, in low doses, in mice, at least.

Why You May Want to Avoid Drinking Piping-Hot Tea
By Cari Nierenberg published
A word of caution to tea lovers: Let your cuppa cool a bit before taking a sip.

Finally Solved: The Science of Cracking Open a Cold One (With The Boys)
By Rafi Letzter published
Scientists have cracked a frothy mystery: the physics of fizz.
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