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When was beer invented?Humans discovered fermentation thousands of years ago, but ancient brews would have tasted much differently from the beers of today.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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These 7 Foods Cause the Most Pet DeathsCountdown Researchers drew up a list of the "people foods" that are the most common culprits in pet poisonings worldwide.
By Bahar Gholipour Last updated
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What is vodka?To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from?
By Michael Dhar Published
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10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021From the number of bubbles in a typical glass of beer to the weight of all the coronavirus particles circulating in the world, here are 10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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How many bubbles are in a glass of beer?Scientists recently counted the bubbles produced by dissolved carbon dioxide in a glass of poured beer, finding that bubbles can number in the millions.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' Episode 48: Mysterious BeerThis alcoholic beverage has quenched thirsts for thousands of years and is one of the oldest chemistry experiments in the world.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Alcohol Boosts the Risk of Breast Cancer. Many Women Have No Idea.Drinking alcohol is known to raise women's risk of developing breast cancer, but many women aren't aware of this link.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Is It Safe to Drink Moonshine?What you don't know about moonshine can definitely hurt you.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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For Cancer Risk, a Bottle of Wine Equals This Many CigarettesDrinking a bottle of wine per week may be like smoking five to 10 cigarettes in terms of cancer risk.
By Rachael Rettner Published
