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A Brief History of Eggnog
Eggnog started out as a fancy English drink called posset and made its way into American holiday celebrations.
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Animals Might Be Drinking More Than We Thought
You’ve heard the stories of birds drunk on fermented fruit, but scientists suspect that many animals ingest alcohol on a regular basis.
Aldi Unveils Its Advent Calendars for 2024
Aldi’s shoppers, rejoice! The store’s 2024 Advent calendars are coming soon.
Why Are Some Liquors Called “Spirits”?
One theory suggests that we call liquor “spirits” because of alcohol’s association with one spirit in particular: the Holy Spirit. But there are other possible origins.
Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Wine Brand
Country music legend Dolly Parton just released her new wine brand, Dolly Wines. See which products are available in your region.
The World’s Food and Drink Etiquette, Mapped
You’ll want to have these on hand the next time you travel to a new place.
‘Wassup?’: The Origins of the Famous Budweiser Ad
Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.
10 Riveting Nonfiction Books on History’s Greatest Medical Mysteries
These gory yet fascinating reads delve into the weirdest chapters of medical history, from the dancing plague of 1518 to the bizarre saga of Typhoid Mary.
10 Facts About Madame Clicquot, the Queen of a Champagne Dynasty
Ahead of the release of ‘Widow Clicquot’ on July 19, here are some facts about the “Grande Dame of Champagne.”
Bootlegger’s Bounty: The Hidden Treasure of Gangster Dutch Schultz
The ruthless criminal is believed to have buried $100 million in bloody profits nearly 90 years ago. People have been looking for it ever since.
10 Questions About the Kentucky Derby, Answered
Put on a fancy hat, grab a mint julep, and become the best-informed person at your Derby party.
Why Do People Drink Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby?
How the bourbon-mint concoction took the horse-racing world by storm.
The 15 Most Bizarre Items Found in Lost Luggage in 2023
Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.
14 Secret Code Words You Might Want to Know
Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.
20 Iconic Things Turning 50 in 2024
The year 1974 gave us Post-It Notes, the Rubik's Cube, Bailey's Irish Cream, and more.
The History of 9 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's Day? And why do they eat corned beef and cabbage? Let’s dive into the origins of some popular ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
8 Weird Disasters from History
From beer floods to meat showers, history is full of peculiar—and putrid—disasters.
A Brief History of Dry January
Participating in Dry January means that no booze at all is to pass your lips for the entire calendar month of January. Here's how it started.
8 Sparkling Facts About Champagne
As midnight approaches on December 31, more than a few of us will pop open a bottle or two of champagne to help ring in the New Year. Here are a few nuggets you can share with fellow revelers.
George Washington’s Extra-Boozy Eggnog Recipe Will Knock You Sideways
George Washington's preferred eggnog recipe calls for four kinds of booze—and none of them in small quantities.
How Did Eggnog Get Its Name?
The ‘egg’ part of ‘eggnog’ is obvious. The ‘nog’ is a little more mysterious—possibly involving noggins and/or grog.
10 Old-Timey Ways to Say You’re Hungover
Here are 10 colorful phrases of yore to use the day after you partied a tad too passionately.