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After MmmBop: The Hanson Boys Are Now Brewing Craft Beer Called Mmmhops
Hanson enters the craft beer industry with their pale ale called Mmmhops. MmmBop, ba duba bop, ba du bop. Oh yes, Hanson is very much alive these days. Bottles of Prohibition-Era: Old Taylor Bourbon Celebrates Repeal Day
Three rare bottles of Old Taylor bourbon from 1917 could make its way to a museum to celebrate Repeal Day. Spotlight on Gilead: Senate Findings Prove Big Pharma Is Profit-Driven for Hepatitis C Drugs
Senators conclude that Gilead knew its drugs would be too expensive for most patients and would cause financial burden on medical programs. Hackers Hold Greek Banks Under Ransom, Cyber Security Beefed Up
The Armada Collective is demanding 20,000 Bitcoin or the attacks will continue on three unnamed Greek banks. Shoes of the Future Let's Users Change the Designs with a Click on a Smarthphone
ShiftWear sneakers let you control its design using your smartphone. A new pair of kicks is looking to change the way people use sneakers. ShiftWear took to Indiegogo to help raise funds for their prototype "badass sneakers" that uses an e-ink display to make custom designs on the shoes. Canadian Whiskey Is Crowned the Best in the World
The Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye is the first Canadian whiskey to be named the best in the world. Lomo Lovers Lament the Death of the Holga Camera
The company that makes the Holga camera ceases all operations. The Holga. Ever since its debut in 1981, the toy camera had enjoyed a strong cult following. ISP Publishes Letter from FBI Detailing Its Snooping Practices
An unprecedented move by Calyx Internet Access reveals the far-reaching powers of the government in compelling ISPs to give up user data. Unopened Beer Bottle from the 1800s Discovered by Diver
An unopened bottle from A. Keith's Brewery is found by a scuba diver at the bottom of the Halifax. Mouse Head in Burger a Hoax, McDonald's On the Hunt for Culprit
McDonald's Mexico will be prosecuting the culprit of the hoax with the full extent of the law. The food health scandal involving a partially eaten rat head in McDonald's has new updates. This Super Mario Bros Watch Is Worth $19,000
Romain Jerome released a special limited edition Super Mario Bros watch. Nowadays watches are practically synonymous with smartwatches. However, many nostalgic folks still love the good old analog watch. Deep Web Bot Is Buying Ecstasy Online for Art
The Random Darknet Shopper buys illegal things online to educate about the dark web. An installation art piece known as "The Random Darknet Shopper" just bought ecstasy online. Emojis Are Now Fine Art, Sold in Oil and Canvas
Emoji oil paintings are now available for your purchase. Emojis are here to stay. What used to be a local Japanese fad is now a global phenomena. Emojis are so big now that an emoji is now the word of the year (Face with Tears of Joy). Why Are Aged Barrels So Important for Whiskey?
The reason behind the complicated science and art of aging whiskey. Wine gets better as it ages. This is also true for many spirits especially whiskey.
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