We Need Proof!

Have you ever wondered what the strongest alcoholic drink you can have is? Well, the answer lies in something called the “proof” of the alcohol.

The ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage and a “proof” number can often be found on the label of a liquor bottle.

What do these numbers mean? How did proof become a standard way to measure alcohol’s strength? It’s actually a pretty cool story.

Head over and visit The Takeout to read more about it!

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The Monkeys?

Authorities in South Carolina on Thursday warned residents to lock their doors and windows after more than 40 monkeys escaped from a research facility.

As of early Friday, there was no indication the fugitive monkeys had been captured.

Click the link below to keep updated on this developing story.

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Let’s Dance!

Before election results came in, this Vermont town brought voters together to dance!

There were a few reports released recently highlighting just how stressed Americans were feeling about this year’s election.

Erik Jacobs, who lives in Townshend, Vermont came up with a plan to hold a potluck dinner and square dance on election night, at Townshend Town Hall, to try and ease the minds of the community.

You can click the link below to read the full story!

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Social Media Ban?

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

Platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are all included.

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Thanksgiving Cocktails!

While turkey and pumpkin pie are two of the most talked about Thanksgiving dishes, let’s not forget about the crucial cocktail portion of the meal. After all, what better way to spice up a Thanksgiving meal than with a festival cocktail?

Let’s visit our friends over at Observer to take a look at The Ultimate Thanksgiving Cocktail Guide!

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An Expensive Dime!

An extraordinarily rare dime whose whereabouts had remained a mystery since the late 1970s has sold for just over $500,000.

Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.

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The Sexiest Drink?

Our friends at Inside Hook sat down recently with cocktail creator and influencer Julianna McIntosh to chat all things dating and drinking.

She shared her dating and drinking red flags, what drink to order on a date, and a couple of date night ideas that you, a man, should consider before you plan your next romantic outing. 

Follow the link below to read all the details!

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Do You Want A Promotion?

Late last year, two of Zack’s managers at the construction and engineering firm where he works pulled him aside.

Congratulations, they said. You’re getting promoted to be the head of the department.  

But the whole time, Zack had one thought on his mind: How do I get out of this?

Follow the link below to see why nearly half of Americans don’t want a promotion!

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