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September 8, 2023

Meet the American who patented the drinking straw, Marvin Stone, Civil War veteran and mint julep enthusiast

Marvin Stone, a Civil War veteran who survived combat wounds, patented the paper drinking straw in 1888. His invention has enjoyed a rebirth in the 21st century.

September 8, 2023

Marvin Stone patented the sipping straw – here’s the story of his new way of drinking for the world

Ohio native and Civil War veteran Marvin C. Stone was, according to lore, sipping a mint julep through hollow rye grass – straw – when he was inspired to disrupt millennia of drinking history.

September 8, 2023

Beer industry expert: Bud Light's decline looks 'quasi-permanent,' 'those consumers are just lost forever'

Damage to Bud Light appears “quasi-permanent" after the brand failed to rebound from ongoing backlash as initially expected, according to the publisher of Beer Business Daily.

September 8, 2023

These 10 nutrition mistakes could be taking years off your life: Here's what to do instead.

Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurologist and founder of the anti-aging facility Senolytix, shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital the top 10 nutrition mistakes people are making — and what to do instead.

September 7, 2023

Frothing liquor and the science behind the TikTok hack that softens the taste of spirits

A new TikTok trend has discovered that frothing liquor eliminates the intense taste of hard booze. TCU chemistry professor Dr. Eric Simanek explains the science.

September 7, 2023

Aussie eater consumes record 276 Buffalo wings, tops American legend Joey Chestnut for wing king crown

Australian eater James Webb inhaled a record 276 Buffalo wings in just 12 minutes at the 2023 National Buffalo Wing Festival, topping American eating legend Joey Chestnut.

September 6, 2023

Macon, Georgia, sets earlier bar curfew in effort to stem overnight crime

Officials in the largest city in middle Georgia have decided to enforce a 2 a.m. closing time for bars in an effort to reduce late-night crime.

September 6, 2023

Unhappy Hour: Vacation hot spot serves leftover booze to unsuspecting tourists

Greek tax authorities discovered the scheme during a raid to find illegal alcohol products, but also found hundreds of thousands in lost revenue to mishandled receipts.

September 6, 2023

Caught! Elephants steal oranges from broken down truck

Elephants were seen taking oranges from a broken-down truck that was transporting the fruit in Limpopo, South Africa. See the animals reach into the vehicles for some freebies!

September 6, 2023

Be well: Incorporate these 'nutrient-dense' superfoods into your diet

The CDC has published a list of “powerhouse foods and vegetables" (PFV), which it defines as the “foods most strongly associated with reduced chronic disease risk." A nutritionist weighed in.