January 16, 2024 On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.
January 11, 2024 Bottled water found to contain tens of thousands of ‘tiny plastic particles’ in new study A new study from Columbia University found that each bottle of water can contain hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics. Researchers, public health experts and bottled water groups chimed in.
January 10, 2024 Indiana coffee shop stunned as couple steps into store and hosts full wedding ceremony Mansion Society is an Indianapolis, Indiana, coffee shop that was shocked when a bride and groom came into the store and had a full wedding ceremony. The couple left without paying for a private event, causing the shop to ask for money.
January 9, 2024 Microplastics found in overwhelming majority of American meat, water, plants: study A new study from the University of Toronto and Ocean Conservancy found that an overwhelming majority of American protein food samples were contaminated with microplastics.
January 9, 2024 Archeologist details how one 'happy mistake' shaped human history Archaeologist Matthew Adams shared his expertise on the history of beer during an episode of Fox Nation's new show hosted 'Saturday Night Live' legend Dan Aykroyd.
January 9, 2024 Nightmare on a night out: Woman claims on TikTok that she accidentally ordered a $2,400 cocktail A woman from Belfast, Ireland, went viral on TikTok after she claimed she accidentally ordered a cocktail that cost $2,400 which she said she could not afford.
January 5, 2024 Uncovering the world's most expensive coffee beans Discover the world's most expensive coffee beans and their exclusive allure for coffee lovers seeking unique flavors and luxurious origins.
January 5, 2024 Does 'Dry January' actually improve your health? Here's what to know Many Americans may participate in Dry January this month, a public health campaign that encourages going alcohol-free for 31 days. Here's what to know about the effects of staying sober for 4 weeks.
January 3, 2024 To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’ Giving up alcoholic drinks or reducing the amount consumed could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, says a report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
January 2, 2024 Uganda's beloved alcoholic beverage threatened as authorities move to curb home brewing In Uganda, the popular traditional beverage tonto is facing legal challenges. Government efforts to regulate illicit home brews are posing threats to tonto production.
