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Why You Should Add Water to Your Whiskey
Never let anyone tell you that you shouldn't add water to your whiskey. The typical reason whiskey “connoisseurs” offer against adding water to whiskey is that it dilutes the liquor, but that's not true. It can weaken the bourbon, sure, but only if you pour in too much. Diluting whiskey isn't an issue as long as you follow the science behind it—and that's no fake, Jake. It's all about the chemistry.
By Iwan Palinski8 years ago in Proof
Best Investigative Journalism Books
Just like investigative podcasts, the greatest investigative journalism books of all time have several things in common. For one thing, the stories pull you in and refuse to let you go until you learn the truth. For another, they expose secrets that most people would never imagine. How many of these true crime books have a place on your reading list?
By Carolena Trissel8 years ago in Criminal
Mr. Darcy and Me
For perhaps the first time in my life, this piece is not an ode to Mr. Darcy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. While my Mr. Darcy was given the namesake because of my favorite novel, he is a hero in his own right. Nearly three years ago when I suddenly became very sick I thought that I would suddenly get better. However, that was far from the case. Fast forward through at least ten doctors, six hospitals, fifty-plus medications, six CT scans, two universities, more tests than I can count, and I am still sick. My journey is an ongoing one, it is wrought with fear, sadness, and a very deep loneliness.
By Becca Volk8 years ago in Petlife
Is Vaping Weed Safer Than Smoking?
Weed is a great plant, and that's why the benefits of medical marijuana are finally being recognized throughout the country. With more states legalizing weed than ever before, people are allowed to explore the benefits of Mary Jane for themselves with less worry than ever before.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
I Took Gordon Ramsay's Cooking MasterClass and Here's What I Learned
This post contains affiliate links, meaning a small commission is earned if you sign up to Masterclass. Anyone who's ever been to my house or read my restaurant reviews can tell you that I'm a cooking aficionado. I cook my own food daily, live for a good curry, and even have my own drink pairing suggestions for the meals I prepare every day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Feast
10 of the Worst Superhero Movie Visual Effects Ever
Everyone loves superhero movies these days. Marvel cranks out at least five every year, with DC desperately trying to catch up by releasing even more. Stories from comic books are experiencing the most cinematic success in history. However, that does not mean all of these movies are home runs. A lot of them swing for the fences and fall way short of expectations.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Geeks
What Is Commitment Phobia?
Today it seems as if almost everyone is afraid of committing to a relationship. I hear a variety of excuses: a past broken heart, losing half of your possessions in a nasty divorce, or experiencing the dreaded BBD (someone looking for a bigger, better deal). Let’s face it, for many of us, staying single sounds like a great idea. But we humans were made to have a partner, and life is too short to go through it alone. So if you haven’t committed yet, here may be some reasons why…
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
Best Soundbars Under $300 You Can Buy in 2018
It's common knowledge that there are certain tech items that require you to pay for quality. Audiophiles can tell you that there's a huge difference between expensive sound systems and cheap ones. So, anything dealing with sound is something that typically is a splurge.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in 01
'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' - The Likely (and Unlikely) Newcomers
One of the best things Super Smash Bros. brings is pre-release speculation and that's what this is. This isn't a dream list of who I want or don't want, but several different lists compiled to fulfill four specific categories: Who has a good chance, who DOESN'T have a good chance, potential third party characters, and stretch characters for that big Sakurai surprise. Each category has five entries and those entries are in no particular order.
By Suspicious Cook8 years ago in Gamers
Harry Potter Things to Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the city where J.K. Rowling herself began writing the world famous seven books that rocked an entire generation, including myself. Walking around that city, seeing what she saw while she thought of the magical world, created a feeling within me unlike any other. If you're a Potterhead and have a chance to visit this incredible city, here are the things you just have to see!
By Harri Smith8 years ago in Wander
10 Tools to Improve Your Writing and Editing Abilities
Writing is a skill that everyone needs, even if they are trying to get a career in something completely different. It's a skill that allows you to communicate with others, put your best foot forward, and also show that you understand concepts when necessary.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Education
5 LGBT Artists You Should Be Listening to
We've all heard the names Troye Sivan and Hayley Kiyoko at least once or twice in the past three or four months. And while they are both amazing musicians and a huge voice for the LGBT community, we're not talking about them today. To celebrate Pride Month coming to an end, I'm here to introduce you to five not so well known LGBT artists that I think you need to hear.
By Mina Johnson8 years ago in Beat
Best Finance Advice to Follow from Suze Orman
One of the first personal finance books I ever picked up was Women & Money by Suze Orman. From that moment, I was hooked. Suze's words were the first that actually stuck with me. That book helped me realize that I couldn't rely on someone else to give me a lifestyle I wanted.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Top Ten Superhumans
In comics and movies, human superpowers are limited by only our imagination. But in real life, there are some talented individuals with skills beyond the reach of ordinary mortals. Myths and legends abound of people with abilities ranging from the supernatural to superhuman, but these 10 people have had their unique powers verified by science. Behold, the top ten real-life X-men!
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Futurism
4 Signs That Point to Soccer's Continued Growth in the United States
With news breaking that 2018 World Cup TV rankings in the United States have dropped as much as 44 percent since the 2014 World Cup, it would be reasonable to conclude that soccer may not be on the rise as was once believed. What this number doesn’t take into account is the fact that Brazil, the host country of 2014, is in a much more similar time zone to the United States than Russia, this year's host. More obviously, in 2014 the USMNT not only was in the tournament but was highly competitive, making it out of the group stage. Ultimately, the TV ratings shouldn’t be considered a major factor towards soccer’s growth in the US. Instead, what should be considered are these four signs that point toward substantial growth for soccer moving forward.
By Robert Bernstein8 years ago in Cleats
