Corn Syrup Fight a Distraction from Big Brewers’ Real Problem
MillerCoors is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev over ads noting that Miller Lite and Coors Light are brewed with corn syrup. Jim Gallagher and David Nicklaus say the big brewers should work to shore up sagging sales rather than picking a fight that neither company is likely to win. (Video: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The Physics of Fizz
Think of the last time you had something to celebrate. If you toasted the happy occasion, your drink was probably alcoholic — and bubbly. Have you ever wondered why it’s so enjoyable to imbibe a glass of something that sets off a series of micro-explosions in your mouth?
A glass of a bubbly drink is full of physics, history, and culture. We probably first encountered fizz alongside the discovery of alcohol, since both ethanol and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas are byproducts of fermentation. Drinking carbonated substances for pleasure — rather than simply staying hydrated — appears to be something only humans do. (The Week)