As the bitter single girls on your Facebook timeline have continually reminded you, thisweekend is Valentine’s Day. It willbe a daywhencandy will be eaten by the handful, roses will be delivered by the dozen and millions of people’s expectations about how the day should go will probably be crushed. Love…

Weed never expect this. A man in Waynesboro, Virginia, was cited by police after they said he called 911 asking for rolling papers. Kyle Dustin Head — yes, that’s his name — was arrested early Thursday morning after he allegedly called 911 “in a disoriented state,” according to a release…

Well, friends, I hate to say I told you so, but it is possible that I fucking told you so. Remember when we all found out Kylie Jenner and Khloé Kardashian were both pregnant at the same damn time? And remember how I wasn’t convinced? Mostly because I stan too…

1. Staying up late for no reason at all. Sometimes you have work to get done. Sometimes you just want to shoot the shit with your roommates. But sometimes, many of us stay up for no reason at all, other than the fact that mechanically scrolling through Instagram orTumblr is…

Humanity has achieved all kinds of great things in the time that we’ve been on this planet. Mass communication, space exploration, quantum computing, and, of course, the invention by which all other innovation is measured – sliced bread. We’ve done a lot of great things, but, sadly, we’ve accomplished a…

Half of my friends are Instagraming pictures of their engagement rings, babies or wedding pictures, while the other half are posting pictures wearing practically no clothes with a caption like, bad bitch contest we in first place. Okay, maybe thats only a couple people (thankfully), but basically the rest are…

Ryan Caldbeck Contributor Ryan Caldbeck is the founder and chief executive of the consumer and retail investment marketplace CircleUp. More posts by this contributor What Silicon Valley tech VCs get wrong about consumer investing We are on the verge of a consumer M&A avalanche The world of consumer goods is…

Starbucks is stirring up some backlash over a decision to open its first location in Italy in late 2018. The coffee chain announced Tuesday that it will open a new Reserve Roastery cafe in Milan next year. The Roastery will reside in the Poste di Milano building and take up…

AB InBevs $103.6 billion takeover bid for SABMiller Plc was thrown into disarray after the target company suspended integration of the two brewers following a rebellion from shareholders who say they havent been compensated enough for the pounds recent plunge. SABMiller managers asked employees to halt work knitting together the…

close Video Eagles vs Patriots rivalry spills into Minneapolis As the Vikings stadium transforms into neutral ground ahead of the Super Bowl, rivalries between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots are spilling into the bars, shops and restaurants around Minneapolis. Minnesota football fans haven’t forgotten that the Eagles defeated…

Washington (CNN)Sometimes he calls to ask for advice. Other times he just wants to vent. But nearly every day of his presidency, President Donald Trump has picked up the phone and turned to a network of more than two dozen fellow billionaires and millionaires, sports figures and informal advisers outside…

Sure, science has extended our lifespans to the point where our ancestors would consider us Highlanders, and it’s brought us closer than ever to eradicating human misery … but when will it tackle the real problems? You know, like making sure we don’t bump into furniture at night, or helping…

I thought Id found my ideal bar in Berlin then it closed. Now its back, and it has taught me an important lesson about the dangers of nostalgia A few years ago I found my perfect pub, right in the heart of Berlin. The size of a police cell, clad…

Our pets are so precious to us, they are far more than just animals that we look after and have around for company. They become our best friends, and part of the family. Although it’s very easy to bond emotionally with our pets, sharing a cuddle or playing games together…

Wine is the most fascinating, complex and outright-sexy drink most women, and even some men, enjoy. Most people dont know this viceis actually pretty healthy for you. I mean, yes, people. It is alcohol, and Im definitely not telling you to abuse it. However, I am telling my fellow anxiety-ridden,…

According to the FDA, NHS and Health Canada; the average adult should consume approximately 2000 – 2500 calories per day. This is a general guideline and your personal daily calorie intake will depend on your exact age, lifestyle (i.e., how active you are) and height/weight. Business Insider recently visited 14…

On Oct. 17, 1891, “Colonel” William Heyward, owner of the Standard Buffet at 231 Broadway in New York City, across the street from the old Post Office (now replaced by City Hall Park), explained to his head bartender that he was going to replace the latter’s subordinates with a quartet…

Bender Bending Rodriguez may be a fictional robot from a canceled sci-fi cartoon show, but to fans, he’s so much more than that. This misanthropic, lovable antihero has anger issues and every sort of vice, but under the filth is a heart of gold. Before you start your next binge-watch…

Posters in LA targeting Meryl Streep over her links to Harvey Weinstein are a swipe back for her criticism of the president, says the artist behind them A rightwing guerrilla artist in Los Angeles has claimed responsibility for posters that depict Meryl Streep as an enabler of Harvey Weinstein, calling…

In the late 1990s, something weird happened that made everyone suddenly start giving a crap about wrestling. It was called “The Monday Night Wars,” and it basically boiled down to this: Two wrestling programs went head-to-head every Monday night in a battle to nut-slap each other out of existence. What…

Image copyright Ben Coombs Image caption Ben Coombs drove across three continents to complete the challenge A man has driven a sports car across 21 countries, starting at the most northerly pub in the world and finishing at the most southerly. Ben Coombs, 38, from Plymouth in Devon, drove 20,000…

Municipality near the US border says brewery that makes Corona, Modelo and other beers is using so much water from wells that region is becoming bone dry A brewery satisfying Americans thirst for Mexican beers such as Corona is sucking so much water from wells in an arid region near…

Hurricane Irene’s march through Vermont’s Mad River Valley in 2011 tore down bridges and turned roads to rubble in towns like Waterbury. The storm littered businesses and city offices with debris and sewage, and damaged close to 100 homes. One of its victims was The Alchemist brewpub, which owners John…

Is being sober finally trendy? Juice crawls are just one of many booze-free events in the US catering to millennials who are ditching the hooch in favor of clarity On a Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Rachel Floyd and her boyfriend Paul Isham take a shot of a dark yellow liquid…

Drinking about a pint made it easier for volunteers especially women to view explicit sexual images and acted as a social lubricant Scientists have confirmed what humans have known for millennia: drinking alcohol removes inhibitions surrounding sex. A study by researchers in Switzerland has unsurprisingly found that beer drinking made…

Image copyright Suffolk Gazette Image caption Suffolk Gazette’s story about David Bowie was published three days before his death was announced On the day of David Bowie’s death, a national broadcaster reported the rock star had performed at a Suffolk curry house just days earlier. For some, the fine line…

Mosquitoes are annoying, but there are ways to get rid of them using all natural methods. Dry Ice Deters Mosquitoes Dry ice emits carbon dioxide and attracts mosquitoes. So you can place dry ice in a container that is near, but not too close to you and they will all…

Ah, Halloween—innovative costumes, chilling haunted house-inspired decor, and that crisp, cool weather we look forward to all year. Haaaa, I fucking wish. Idk if it’s the incessant articles about fall that I force my 59 followers friends to read or the pure rage I develop when my attempt at a…

Florida officials are warning those residents in the path of Irma to avoid boozing it up at so-called “hurricane parties.” Store owners in recent days have seen Florida residents stock up on water and fuel — but they’ve also noticed shopping carts filled with liquor and cases of beer. A…

Five insiders reveal how to run with the locals in the Olympics host city a spectacular tropical metropolis with great beaches, music, views and food If the Olympic movement is having a hard time of it, consider the year the host city is having. In the build-up to the 2016…

If you’ve ever headed to the bar after a long day at work and thought, “Ugh, I wish beer could just be my job,” you may be in luck. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. is seeking a “beer historian” to conduct research for a…

Drivers delicate performance as a poetic bus driver in Jim Jarmuschs delightfully unironic film is far, far away from his Star Wars persona Slowly but surely, the gentleness of Jim Jarmuschs lovely new film steals up on you. It has an almost miraculous innocence. I cant remember when I last…

Lately, my sex drive has spiraled out of control. It’s been so high that I’ve wondered if my fertility is at an all-time peak and my biological clock is screaming at meto BEAR CHILDREN RIGHT NOW BITCH, BEFORE IT’S TOO F*CKING LATE. “But I’m NOT reaaaaady,” I’ve been whining back….

Image caption Andy Barrett wants to be known as the pub’s creator rather than its landlord. A tiny pub in Margate with room for just six people standing up is preparing to open its doors for the first time on Friday. Andy Barrett, 68, who wants to be known as…

I lost my virginity to a guy whose name I dont know and whose face I cant remember. I referred to him as Ricky Bobby, after Will Ferrells character in “Talladega Nights,” and I still stand by that memory of him. We’re all aware college campuses are mainly used for…

A tent is your cheap ticket to wild beauty spots across Europe, from Swedish lakes to Greek beaches with walking, wildlife and stargazing on tap Le Clos du Lac, Provence, France Setting MountainsPitches 50Activities Fishing, swimmingPerched at 1,485 metres on the edge of Écrins national park, this mountain site offers…

When you and your BFF both have boyfriends, it might be difficult at times to plan dates to get together. You have to split your time between bae and your best friend in the whole world, so sometimes, combining date nights is a perfect compromise. There are several double date ideas that…

Tesco has apologised for any offence from a beer advertisement that claimed “Good Friday just got better”. The ad ran in some newspapers to promote “great offers on beer and cider” in the run-up to Easter. The supermarket said it would not run the ad again after it attracted criticism…

All he ever wanted was a trip to Jacksonville—until evil came along and ruined his life. Star Bruce Campbell reflects on Season One and his doomed, ’Shakespearean’ hero. Ash is saving a lot of people, but hes also got a lot of people killed too. When the gleefully gory first…

I have a strong, and perhaps unfair, aversion to backpacks that unzip completely down the side. They open fully, like clamshells, which is a great feature if you're a neatnik who likes to eyeball all the contents of your bag at a glance. But that’s not how I pack and…

French actor Augustin Legrand has some big shoes to fill.Image: dos equis, screenshot With Jonathan Goldsmith’s “Most Interesting Man” character presumably languishing on Mars, Dos Equis has found a new pitchman to fill his shoes. The Heineken-owned beer brand announced the new hire in a short teaser commercial in which…

A handy guide to answering the age-old question “Is the bartender flirting with me?” went viral on social media this week, and we’re here for it. Titled “Why the Female Cashier Is Being Nice to You” and offering two possible answers (either “She is uncontrollably sexually attracted to you” or…

On May 15, State Senator Samuel D. Thompson, representing New Jersey’s 12th District, introduced Senate Bill No. 3190, designating another New Jersey emblem. At the time, the Garden State had a state dance (the square dance), a state animal (horse), a state fish (brook trout), a state flower (common meadow…

After a $530 million cyber heist jeopardized their chances of getting paid, a cryptocurrency-themed Japanese pop group called Virtual Currency Girls announced that it’s staying loyal to its brand and refusing to be paid in regular money. The girl group first made waves earlier this month just for the sheer…

Some people are freaking out over a photo of Victoria Beckhamgiving her 5-year-old daughter a peck on the lips. In related news, some people need to chill. Basically, all that happened was the 42-year-old former Spice Girl posted a picture on Instagram of herself kissing her daughter Harper on her…

We’ve all experienced the struggle of trying to be creative on demand, only to be paralyzed by a major brain block. You know how it goes. You sit down at your desk, ready to brainstorm some sweet ideas. “I can do this,” you say to yourself. “I’m a smart person….

Image copyright Carmel King Image caption Wild Card head brewer Jaega Wise wants beer with sexist branding to be banned from competitions Women in the beer industry say they are the victims of “horrific” sexism, including being groped at events, abused on social media and belittled in their jobs. They…

One of my best friends is an English supermodel named Layla*. Shes a stunning force of a girl, and a professional model at that, whose exotic face has graced the cover of over 10magazines in the USA and hundreds throughout Japan and Europe. Her eyes are the color of faded…