Liquor – Impact Lab

Art, Photo Perspectives, Science & Technology News

Alcohol Under the Microscope Looks Like Beautiful Artwork

June 24, 2010

This is Dry Martini at 1000x magnification.

A company called Bevshots has produced a series of shots of booze under the microscope at the Florida State University’s chemistry labs. The process consist of letting a droplet of liquor dry out completely on a slide in an airtight container, and photographing the result with a 35mm camera. The entire process can take up to three months and as many as 200 attempts to properly capture the drink’s constituent parts. (Pics)

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Historical Perspectives, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News

The Moonshine Revolution – Why White Whiskey is Making a Comeback

May 19, 2010

Moonshine still circa 1930s

“They call it that old mountain dew, and them that refuse it are few.”

So goes the old song, and it gets truer every month. Yes, the distilled spirit known as moonshine, white lightning, white dog or simply white whiskey is the liquor of the moment, bringing together whiskey geeks, home distillers and high-end mixologists, all of whom find in the formerly clandestine rotgut a new means of expression, both for their palates and their politics.

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Latest Trend

American’s Drinking More But Turning To Cheaper Booze

February 3, 2010

Americans’ love affair with top-shelf booze cooled last year as the recession took a toll on high-priced drinks.. A report by an industry group shows people drank more but turned to cheaper brands. They also drank more at home and less in pricier bars and restaurants.

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Crazy Photos, Crazy Stuff, Globalism

Cool Japanese Vending Machines

June 12, 2009

Cool Japanese Vending Machines

Vending machines in Japan

Japan has the highest number of vending machines per capita, with about one machine for every 23 people. (Pics)

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Big Problems, Health & Fitness, Science & Technology News

Unborn Exposed To Alcohol Are Attracted To Smell Of Liquor After Birth

January 15, 2009

Unborn Exposed To Alcohol Are Attracted To Smell Of Liquor After Birth

Rats are more attracted to liquor’s smell during puberty if their mothers were given alcohol during pregnancy.

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Art, Breakthrough Thinking, New Inventions, Robots

BaR2D2

January 7, 2009

I’ll take a vodka gimlet to go…

BaR2D2 is a radio-controlled, mobile bar that features a motorized beer elevator, motorized ice/mixer drawer, six-bottle shot dispenser, and sound activated neon lighting. The robot is driveable so you can take the party on the road! It was created in my garage using standard hand/power tools and readily available parts and materials.

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Analysis, Big Problems, Health & Fitness, New Viewpoints, Report

Liquor + Cigarettes = Cancer

April 7, 2008

Liquor + Cigarettes = Cancer

A Turkey-based cancer specialist, Dr Sefik Hosal on Sunday said cancer has assumed an alarming proportion across the world.

“Efforts must be made to check it, particularly in developing countries like India,” he said. “Though tobacco has proved to be a major factor causing cancer among people in India, consumption of liquor with cigarette increases the risk of cancer six times more.”

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