Can water go bad?

People often store water for emergencies, but you might be surprised to find out that water can go bad just like fresh food. How can you store it safely?

How Alcohol Works

About two-thirds of all adults partake in this mind-altering substance, yet many do not consider it a "drug." But if you've ever seen someone who's had too much to drink, you know that alcohol has profound effects on the mind and body.

How Beer Works

Stout, Lager, Pale Ale, Pilsner and Porter...it takes a lot to produce a great beer. Take a tour through the brewing process from start to finish, barley to bottle, mash to keg...and learn to brew at home!

How Coffee Works

This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?

How do energy drinks work?

Energy drinks are everywhere, but how exactly are they supposed to give you energy? What's really in them, and are they safe? Find out.

How Espresso Works

It's a great pick-me-up in the morning and a perfect finish to a good meal. Ever think about trying to make this stuff at home? Find out what espresso actually is and how to make a perfect shot every time.

How Moonshine Works

Think the days of backwoods stills and black market liquor are over? Think again: Police are still arresting moonshiners. Learn how moonshine is made, why the practice began and how the law deals with it today.

How Tea Works

Tea, the second-most consumed beverage in the world, has its own culture and customs. Learn more about different kinds of tea and how the process of preparing tea works.

How Vitaminwater Works

Water and vitamins help keep us alive and healthy. So if you put the vitamins in the water, wouldn't you be even healthier? Check out Glaceau's Vitaminwater and see if it really does what it claims to do.

How Winemaking Works

From Beaujolais to Bordeaux, Madeira to Merlot and Sancerre to Shiraz, wine can complement almost any food. And, one glass of red wine daily may be a heart-healthy habit. Learn how wine is made, from grapes to glass!

How Bottled Water Works

Bottled water is currently an $8 billion industry in the United States alone, but for a seemingly basic food product, it has its share of detractors. Find out why.

How can you make a wine glass sing?

Read this article to find out just how can you make a wine glass sing with video instructions and more.

What is root beer?

What exactly is root beer? Check out this article to learn all about root beer, how it's made, and why it's called "beer" in the first place.

Why do people tap on soda cans before opening them?

Ever wondered why people tap on soda cans before opening them? They do this to avoid a soda can explosion, but does it really help or is it a myth?

How are coffee tea and colas decaffeinated?

I love decaffeinated coffee, but I've always wondered how they get the caffeine out of a coffee bean. How are coffee, tea and colas decaffeinated?