Featured, Stories

Scientists Finally Develop First Beer To Have No Hangover Effects

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could chug away at your favorite beer without experiencing this unpleasant side effect? Well, it turns out that a group of Australian nutrition researchers have already been working on achieving just that, and managed to brew up a “hangover-free” beer last year. While it might make you feel a little less groggy the next day, it can’t unfortunately take away the beer goggles that inevitably accompany the sweet, amber nectar.   To make their wonder beer, scientists at Griffith University’s Health Institute added electrolytes—substances that affect the amount of water in your body—to two different commercial beers, one regular strength and one light. They then gave the beverages to volunteers that had just completed a rigorous work out. Continue reading below

Lists

15 Interesting Uses For Alcohol (When You’re Not Drinking It)

Ah, the alcoholic beverage. Beer, wine, vodka. Oh, the conversations they inspire and the memories they create. Once you’ve had a sip too many, there is never a dull moment. But the fun doesn’t end there. Check out 15 interesting uses for alcohol when you’re not drinking it. You may be able to justify having a few extra cases in your stash. 15. Add a little flavor to your wardrobe. This doesn’t mean you’ll be able to eat your shirt. Red wine is an enemy to absorbent fabrics, so why not use it’s staying power to your benefit? Add a little color to an old shirt and you’ll be walking in the club like: 14. Vodka: “The un-sticker” Vodka has many qualities. One of them can relieve a universal issue that plagues everyone: sticky label residue. Don’t feel defeated. When you remove stickers from reusable containers, take some vodka and

Featured, Lists

Beauty In The Beerholder: 10 Traits Of A Beer Babe

Beer, the first love of these girl’s lives and the support system that never disappoints. Everyone has a different guilty pleasure. Some enjoy a pint of ice cream, while these girls turn to their favorite brew. They should be viewed as top value because they are fun-loving and know how to kick back at a tailgate, instead of needing a stuffy club and cocktails. So if you’re eyeing that babe with a beer can pressed up to her lips, these are a few things to know about her. 10. She Doesn’t Care About Calories- Put the light beer away, she won’t care how many calories are in an IPA. In fact, she’ ll take two and a pizza on the side. Extra grease. 9. Simple Things Make Her happy- A six pack and some Chinese takeout can turn any bad day around. 8. There Are No F’s For Society’s Approval- No

Lists

12 Struggles of Dating An Athlete When You Hate Sports

One thing I’ve learned in college is that once a person ever was an athlete, they will always be an athlete. Male or female, young or old, whether or not they still play, if they dedicated their time to a sport at one point or another, they still have a passion for it. For those of us who never played sports, well, we have a hard time understanding the hype. Here’s 12 struggles that non-sports fans have when they date athletes, past or present. We’re really trying, we promise. 12) Sports are the only thing thats ever on TV when you go over to his/her place. Don’t even try to change the channel. 11) Sports fans/Athletes have a whole language to themselves. You definitely don’t understand. 10) While going to a game may seem like a cute idea for a date, you have no idea what’s going on, making it confusing

Featured, Lists

12 Thoughts While Doing A Keg-Stand

If you’ve ever been to a tailgate or a fraternity party, you’ve probably seen some bro’s competing to do the longest keg-stand or some drunk girls whining about how they can do one too. Drinking beer upside down while a crowd of people are cheering you on is a unique college experience we all should do once. Here’s 12 thoughts we’ve all had while doing a keg-stand. 12. This is going to be so awesome  This is what college is all about-doing stuff that will totally piss my parents off. I feel so free (and drunk) since I can do whatever I want. Get me up there! 11. I need to beat the guy who just went before me  I need to prove that my level of alcohol tolerance (or stupidity) is higher than the guy who’s on 25 seconds right now. I can do that easy! 10. Wait, before