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There are a few ways to avoid the itch-inducing bites of one of our biggest pests: the mosquito. Wearing long-sleeved apparel and dousing yourself in insect repellent can help, but avoiding some beverages might further protect you. According to a 2010 study of mosquito biting preferences, beer makes humans more attractive to the paltry pests.
Researchers found that mosquitos were more attracted to humans who had consumed beer (compared to those who consumed only water). It’s unclear why beer primes humans to become bite victims, though some scientists believe it could be partly linked to body temperature; alcohol expands the blood vessels, a process that increases skin temperature and makes us sweat — two factors that may attract more hungry mosquitoes.
Juicy, often cheesy, and just plain delicious, there is perhaps no dish better representative of American palates than a classic burger. In fact, Americans are reported to consume 50 billion burgers per year, or approximately three burgers per person per week. But no matter how prominent American hamburgers may be in the modern zeitgeist, they actually predate the Union by about 2,000 years.
The first iterations of the present-day hamburger were created in ancient Rome sometime in the first century A.D., and were referred to as isicia omentata. The recipe for isicia omentata known today comes from the ancient Roman cookbook, “Apicius,” and was recorded sometime in the late- fourth or -fifth century by an unknown author. The dish — a patty consisting of minced meat, pepper, wine, pine nuts, and garum, a rich fish sauce — was common throughout the Roman Empire and could be prepared using a variety of meats or seafood. Click the image above to learn more.
The words “alcohol” and “healthy” don’t usually go hand-in-hand. Drinking alcohol is often touted as “empty calories,” with little, if any, health benefits and a number of adverse effects. But, if you do choose to indulge in an alcoholic beverage from time to time, some choices are healthier than others. Here’s what to look for the next time you peruse a drinks menu.
Red Wine
When it comes to the healthiest alcoholic drink, experts agree that a glass of red wine is the best option. It is full of necessary chemicals that are good for your body in the present and prolong life. Red wine has antioxidants, which have positive benefits for your blood, heart and skin.
Clear Spirits
Most spirits won’t be too damaging to your health if consumed in moderation, but if you’re looking for more holistic choices, consider options that are light on sugar through other means. Clear spirits, especially ones like vodka, tequila, and gin, are pretty pure unto themselves and gain virtually no calories when mixed with soda water.
Hard Seltzers
Similarly, hard seltzers are usually devoid of the sugars that go into most cocktails, and their reliance on sweetener alternatives makes them an excellent low-calorie option. They’re also gluten-free, which makes them a good alternative to a calorie-rich beer.
Bloody Mary
Because this cocktail is made primarily from tomato juice, it’s low in sugar and has vitamins and antioxidants that you won’t find in many other alcoholic beverages. The fresh vegetables that often garnish a Bloody Mary, such as celery sticks and green olives, also pack extra nutritional value.
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Red Wines, Clear Spirits, Hard Seltzers and Bloody Marys!
At restaurants and watering holes alike, it’s not uncommon to hear your server, chef, or bartender yell out something like, “We’re out of vermouth; 86 those Dirty Martinis!” The expression, which has a meaning similar to “nix” or “halt,” is industry slang that’s been around for decades. But where did the term come from, and how is it used today? Click the image above to learn more.
When Wade Boggs first took to the field at Fenway Park in 1982, he launched one of the most successful careers in baseball history. By the time he retired in 1999, Boggs had racked up a total of over 3,000 hits, a .328 batting average, and an impressive on-base percentage — in his over 2,400 career games, Boggs reached first base in 85 percent of them. Further, Boggs was awarded the Gold Glove Award in 1994, becoming the oldest first-time winner among non-pitchers. He was awarded the Gold Glove for the second time the very next year and was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, just six years after his career formally ended. Despite his immense success on the field, Wade Boggs is perhaps more widely recognized for his impressive — and we do mean impressive — drinking abilities. Click the image above to learn more.
Of the countless memes that flood the internet every day, a select few transcend the keyboard and enter common vernacular. Even before meme culture crystallized, pop culture has given rise to certain phrases that grow legs and take on a life of their own. And without a doubt, one of the most iconic is “hold my beer.”
Most commonly, it’s uttered before attempting something dangerous or reckless, but it can also serve as a setup for one-upping someone or performing a heroic act with relative ease. Whether the stunt is wildly idiotic or impressive, “hold my beer” always carries an air of humor. But where did the phrase come from and when did it become a common expression?
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