Alex Orlov
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The surprising truth about what tequila really does to your body
Oh, tequila. Whether you love or love to hate the taste of this drink, odds are you've been teased into taking a shot of it while out with a group of friends. In drunk person folklore, it's often claimed that tequila causes more outlandish behavior… → Read More
This airfare site found the best time to buy cheap domestic flights in 2018
CheapAir.com tracked 917 million airfares to determine the best booking window. → Read More
Long known for music, Asbury Park, New Jersey, starts to embrace its artsy side
The New Jersey beach city where Bruce Springsteen got his start is becoming a haven for street artists. → Read More
For a fizzy, fermented buzz, people across the country are heading to kombucha bars
These tea bars — with flights and kombucha on tap — are ideal for day drinking. → Read More
For ballerina Misty Copeland, NYC is full of memories — particularly at the Red Lobster in Queens
The ballet dancer had to teach herself to cook when she moved to NYC, but she's always had a soft spot for fast food. → Read More
The Salvation Army has opened its first nonprofit grocery store in America
The Baltimore supermarket was inspired by the lack of available grocery stores during the police protests in 2015. → Read More
The “organic” label is often meaningless. Here’s the next food phrase that big brands are banking on
Food brands including Annie's Homegrown, Ben and Jerry's and Dannon are onboard. → Read More
How the internet’s favorite rainbow pasta came to be
The woman behind Salty Seattle began experimenting with vegetable-dyed pastas because of her son's picky eating habits. → Read More
What female whiskey lovers actually think about Jane Walker, the new scotch brand for ladies
We asked 9 whiskey fans for their unvarnished opinions about the marketing tactic. → Read More
Exclusive: Chloe Kim’s Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box broke a record by selling out in 7 hours
The youngest female snowboarder to win Olympic gold has another record to add to her growing list. → Read More
Netflix’s ‘Ugly Delicious’ docuseries will make you want to be best friends with David Chang
With his dad jokes and an appreciation for all kinds of food, you'll want to invite the Momofuku chef to your next dinner party immediately. → Read More
In an epic game, the US women’s ice hockey team beats Canada to win gold during shootout
The U.S. women's team hasn't won gold since 1998 — the first year women's hockey was a sport at the Olympic Games. → Read More
The Atlanta airport dreamed up a flight to Wakanda — and it’s a trip we want to take right now
An ATL airport official dished about what the in-flight meal and flight attendant uniforms might look like. → Read More
This app offers huge discounts on restaurant food and groceries that would otherwise be thrown away
Karma's roster includes healthy fast-food chains and Michelin-starred restaurants. → Read More
This ‘Black Panther’-inspired popcorn recipe will transport you straight to Wakanda
This is the snack you should be sneaking into theaters when you watch the groundbreaking film. → Read More
An insider look at Spyscape, New York’s first museum dedicated to the art of spying and hacking
Could you cut it as a spy? This museum will tell you if you have the skills for it. → Read More
Team USA’s Chloe Kim makes history as the youngest female snowboarder to win Olympic gold
The 17-year-old scored a high of 98.25 in her final halfpipe run. → Read More
From cayenne to ghost pepper, spicy chocolate is the pairing of the moment
These make the perfect gift for a sweet yet spicy Valentine. → Read More
2018 Winter Olympics: Team USA’s Adam Rippon is the Olympic gay icon America has been waiting for
In his words, his “blades are sharp” but his “tongue is sharper.” → Read More
2018 Winter Olympics: Team USA’s Chloe Kim could be the youngest female snowboarder to win gold
The snowboard prodigy has been hitting the slopes since she was four. → Read More