Archive for the ‘Beverages’ Category

Recovering Alcoholics Could Fall Off the Wagon in Familiar Drinking Settings.

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Researchers have proven in animal studies what we intuitively know to be true. People who are recovering from alcohol addiction may be tempted to drink again when in surroundings that they associate with pleasurable drinking experiences. Possible triggers can include sight, smell, sound, familiar surroundings or people. It seems logical ...

What is the Difference Between DUI and DWI?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Both terms refer to driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The term DWI stands for Driving While Impaired and the term DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. In the United States, the country wide legal limit for blood alcohol is .08; ...

What is the Difference Between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

And the cola wars continue. There are two differences between Diet Coke and Coke Zero. The syrups they are made from are different. Firstly, Diet Coke with aspartame was launched using a completely different recipe for the syrup than that used in regular Coke. This new recipe, without the aspartame ...

Does Beer Go Bad?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

You push a bunch of rotten vegetables around in the fridge, hoping to find treasure; something you can actually eat or drink. Jackpot! You find an old beer. You don't recognize the label. Just how old is this beer anyway? It's so old that it doesn't have twist off cap; ...