Debunking Common Alcohol Myths

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Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear? Turns out that old adage just isn’t true. In a hilarious new Mental Floss video, Hannah Hart of My Drunk Kitchen tackles 29 common misconceptions about drinking. Everything essentially boils down to how much you drink, not the tales you’ve heard from parents and friends about alcohol’s various effects. Go ahead and break the seal, because there isn’t …

Ferrari 250 Breaks UK Sales Record

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For vintage sports car fans, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is something of a holy grail—especially one in mint condition. Which is why some might not be surprised that one of the famed Italian sports cars fetched an alleged $40 million at an auction in the UK this week, setting a new sales record for the most expensive car sold in the country. Though …

The Great Discontent Magazine, Issue 1

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Now, two and a half years after Ryan and Tina Essmaker founded The Great Discontent, the couple is excited to turn the digital publication into a print magazine. To fund the first issue, a Kickstarter campaign is currently underway. Set to house 15 interviews with contemporary greats like designers James Victore and Joshua Davis across 240 full-color pages, the magazine will certainly be one not …