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Energy drinks and alcohol sounds like a good combo for a prolonged night of debauchery and tomfoolery, but is it? Let’s break down this popular mix. The Myth: Mixing Red Bull (or other energy …
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You’ve probably seen it in movies or among friends — someone takes a hit of marijuana and holds it in like it’s gold. But does that actually increase your high? The Myth: Holding in a hit of …
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Got poison? Some will claim that the quickest cure is to gulp down a big glass of milk. But is this comforting advice medically sound? The Myth: Drinking milk neutralizes poisons in your …
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Why bother drinking alcohol when you could inhale it for an instant buzz — or so the legend goes. But is vaporized alcohol a shortcut to fun? The Myth: Inhaling alcohol vapor gets you drunk …
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The Myth: Absinthe, known as “The Green Fairy,” was once banned for supposedly causing hallucinations and madness. It’s said that drinking it unleashes vivid visions and strange behavior. The …
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