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The United States Wants to Ban Boozehounds From UN Budget Meetings

Mike Adams — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:34:39 +0000

Drunken diplomats could soon be banned from attending United Nations budget negotiation meetings. That’s because earlier this week, the United States put forth a proposal asking the committee to consider prohibiting lushes and boozehounds from disrupting negotiations held by the budget assembly.

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.

Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:18:37 +0000

Drink up. A new study has found 18% of men and 11% of women in the US drink more alcohol than is recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, while 8% of men and 3% of women can be classified as “heavy drinkers.” Men should drink a maximum of two drinks a day, while [...]

Drinking Games During Hockey Intermission Cause Fans To Get Sick

Joe Student — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:39:29 +0000

A minor league hockey team thought getting a few college students out on its ice for ‘College Olympics’ on Jan. 18 would make for memorable intermission entertainment. They were rightâ€¦for all the wrong reasons. The Rapid City Rush (S.D.) staged the ‘Olympics’ competition as part of a larger promotion that allowed students access to buy-one-get-one [...]

Shocker! People Like Drinking and Having Sex More Than Facebook and Getting Sick

Mike Adams — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:20:42 +0000

Sex and drinking alcohol are the most beloved of all pastimes, according to a new survey from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Stunning, we know. The researchers found that the act of carnal knowledge finished first in all three of the survey’s categories: pleasure, meaning and engagement. Still, there is hope for our [...]

Does Drinking Make You a Better Parent?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Booze makes you a better parent—or at least that's what one in five moms and dads thinks. A new study reveals that nearly 20 percent of all British parents believe their alcohol consumption positively affects their parenting skills.

Teen Loses Stomach After Drinking Liquid Nitrogen Enhanced Cocktail

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:10:38 +0000

While it may seem strange, bars will sometimes use liquid nitrogen to spruce up the presentation of their drinks. Although the substance causes severe burns when touched directly, in its room-temperature gaseous form it creates a fog-like effect and should be harmless.

Trying telling that to Gaby Scanlon. The English woman was celebrating her 18th birthday with friends Thursday night when she ordered a cocktail featuring room-temperature liquid nitrogen at Oscar's Wine Bar in Lancaster.

Bull Testicle Beer Is Now a Real Thing

Mike Adams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:20:53 +0000

The wily rednecks of Denverâ€™s Wynkoop Brewing Company have always had a lot of balls when it comes to how they brew their beer, but their brewmasters have really gone nuts this time. These mad scientists have just announced the release of their latest product – Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout â€“ made with freshly castrated [...]

Can Vodka Make Men More Creative?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:42:04 +0000

Need a creative boost? Have a shot of vodka. A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found slightly inebriated men solved more problems requiring verbal resourcefulness in less time than did their sober counterparts. For the study, 20 male social drinkers watched a movie while drinking a vodka and cranberry [...]

Bar Fight! Scotch – The Macallan vs. The Balvenie

Johnny Bilotta — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:14 +0000

Welcome to Bar Fight, the weekly competition where two beers, liquors or mixed drinks fight it out and only one can come out on top…before hitting the bottom of our stomachs. In this week’s match-up, it’s scotch against scotch.

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Does Drinking More Booze Mean the Economy Is Improving?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:24 +0000

Check all the charts and graphs you want, but finding proof of financial optimism may be as simple as visiting your local liquor store. Sales of premium spirits are up, and some believe that’s an indicator people are feeling more optimistic about the economy. Not to mention the fact that we’re always drunk. During recessions, [...]

Kids Whose Parents Drink and Drive More Likely to Do It Themselves — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:48:47 +0000

Want to keep your kids from drinking and driving? A new study says not doing it yourself is a good start. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) surveyed about 67,000 people over the age of 12 and found that 18 percent of 16- and 17-year-olds who’ve driven under the influence of alcohol [...]

Guy Chugs Beer Before You Can Blink [VIDEO]

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:14 +0000

This guy (it’s a guy right?) dressed as Hello Kitty is not allowed anywhere near our beer. He also isn’t allowed anywhere near our nice drinking glasses. This beer chug is impressive but the real interesting thing is to think how many failed attempts it took before he got to this level of quick consumption. [...]