CNBC reports Coca-Cola is ending its 13-year sponsorship of American Idol. 3 Observations From This Story 1. This is great news for American Idol, because people who read this news story now know that American Idol is still a thing…. Read More ›
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Black Friday Used Black Magic To Trick You Into Thinking You’re Saving
CNN reports that retailers used various tricks this Black Friday, including: selling the same items as Black Friday 2013 at the same prices; and asking suppliers to build items made with cheaper components, like televisions, just for sale on Black… Read More ›
Obama Says He Would Enjoy Kentucky Bourbon With Mitch McConnell.
CNN reports that after last night’s Republican victory winning the majority of seats in Senate, President Obama said, “You know, actually, I would enjoy having some Kentucky bourbon with [likely Senate Majority Leader] Mitch McConnell.” 3 Other People Who May… Read More ›
Swedish Police Convert Alcohol Into Water
The Local reports that a Swedish man had many bottles of alcohol from his home confiscated in 2007 by the police, who suspected him of breaking alcohol laws after returning from Germany with large quantities of alcohol. The charges were… Read More ›
Maybe Beverages Weren’t So Pure in 1516
Modern Farmer reports that a study of 24 German beers found 100% of the beers contained tiny bits of plastic or other undesirable items, including an insect, floating in the beer. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Does… Read More ›
Red Bull Gets Wings Clipped In Legal Settlement
BevNet reports that Red Bull GmbH has settled a false advertising U.S. class action lawsuit for $13 million, which is to be distributed to customers who purchased a Red Bull in the past 10 years. From the article: “The suit argues… Read More ›
Manitoba Town Spends Years Under Mistaken Belief Their Town Had A Law Banning Alcohol
Yahoo News Digest reports that the town of Hanover, Manitoba, discovered that a prohibition by-law it thought it has on the books for over a century never existed. A referendum to change the non-existent law in 2006 was narrowly defeated. And… Read More ›
Nation of France Drinks Almost As Much Wine As All Of America
The Local (France’s News In English) reports that for the first time in the history of recording this kind of stuff… the United States has snatched the #1 spot from France as “World’s Top Wine Consumer.” “USA, USA, (hiccup) USA,”… Read More ›
Breaking: How You May Be Able To Deal With The Airline Lime Shortage Crisis
CNN reported yesterday* that some airlines are cutting service of limes with your drinks, replacing them with lemons, as the price of limes has skyrocketed from $22 to $100 a box. 3 Ways You Can Potentially Deal With This Situation… Read More ›
So Two Russians Walk Into A Bar…
CNBC reports that two men in a Russian bar competed to see who could rack up the largest bill, resulting in over $200,000 U.S. being billed to the men, and a “massive crowd of stunning women” helping them drink the… Read More ›
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