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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. See more »
Beverages
The Beverages section deals with how all sorts of drinks actually work. Learn the affects that tea, beer, water and other beverages can have on your metabolism and overall health.
How Coca-Cola Works
Coca-Cola is one of the world's most-recognized brands. Learn about the history of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola's development and the impact Coca-Cola has on pop culture.
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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?
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How do brewers measure the alcohol in beer?
How do beermakers know how much alcohol is in the beer? And what is the difference between percent alcohol by volume and by weight?
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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.
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How does the widget in a beer can work?
When I open a can of Guinness or some of the other upscale beers from Europe, I notice that a plastic ball shaped widget inside the tin releases gas to aerate the beer. How does this work?
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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.
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How Moonshine Works
Think the days of backwoods stills and black market liquor are over? Think again: Police are still arresting moonshiners. How is moonshine made? And why are homebrewing and winemaking legal, but distilling your own moonshine isn't?
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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.
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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.
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Perfect Homemade Eggnog
Eggnog is one of the signature drinks of the holiday season, and a cold (or warm) cup of this seasonal favorite is sure to get you into you the holiday spirit.
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