The Weird History of Oysters as Aphrodisiacs
The cold truth on a half shell. The post The Weird History of Oysters as Aphrodisiacs appeared first on WIRED.…
What’s Inside Blue Ballpoint Ink? Fatty Acids and Alcohol
Patents for ballpoint pens go back to the late 1800s, but it took half a century to develop good, fast-drying…
Carrots Won’t Help You Read This Headline
Eat them anyway . The post Carrots Won’t Help You Read This Headline appeared first on WIRED. Source: WIRED
The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer
Alcohol’s potential health benefits may have been grossly oversold by industry-funded research—distracting consumers from the realities of cancer risk. The…
Here’s How Many Apple Cores It Would Take to Poison You
Fact checking an old wives’ tale. The post Here’s How Many Apple Cores It Would Take to Poison You appeared…
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess With Your Brain
And we don’t mean that in a good way . The post Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess…
Inside JetBlue’s Quest to Make Plane Food Great Again
Yes, tasty airplane food exists, but not for the masses (yet). The post Inside JetBlue’s Quest to Make Plane Food…
Stop Putting Raw Ginger in Your Marinade, and Other Cookout Pro Tips
Let science save you from these classic Labor Day cookout faux pas The post Stop Putting Raw Ginger in Your…
Don’t Throw Out Your Kids’ Old Toys—Just Upgrade ‘Em
Kids grow out of even the most beloved toys. Before you know it, yesterday’s prized possessions are gathering dust in…
Instagram’s Bro-iest Chef Turns Junk Food Into UPPER NEXT LEVEL Cuisine
Jacques La Merde’s Instagram has gained thousands of followers by beautifully plating gas-station fare. The post Instagram’s Bro-iest Chef Turns…