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Ouzo is Greece’s national drink, but what do you really know about it? Often confused with other Mediterranean spirits like sambuca, raki, or even pastis, it’s known for its high-proof and bold, herbal flavors. In my decades of writing about alcohol, I’ve tried many different, unique styles of booze, including ouzo. And, if you’ve never […]
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St. Patrick’s Day approaches, meaning it’s time to hoist a good drink. That could mean anything from a flavorful non-alcoholic beer or traditional stout to a classic cocktail. But if you want to really invest in the holiday spirit, we suggest going Irish. We’ve got a great recipe featuring one of the most iconic beer […]
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For serious steak lovers, few things compare to the experience of authentic Japanese Wagyu. Known for its remarkable marbling, rich flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, A5 Wagyu represents the highest grade of beef available. While it has long been associated with high-end steakhouses and luxury restaurants, Wagyu Shop is helping bring that elevated dining experience directly […]
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The rise of cocktail culture in America over the last few decades has not only led to countless cocktail bars scattered across the country, from big cities to tiny burgs. It’s also led to a rise in home bartending popularity. But if you’re a novice home mixologist, you need a few things to up your […]
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There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to epic bottles in the Maker’s Mark portfolio. But, if you really want to try something unique and memorable, you’ll pick up a bottle of the iconic brand’s 2026 release of its Wood Finishing Series. Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: Stewards Release It’s called Stewards Release, […]
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 20, 2026 is:
eureka \yoo-REE-kuh\ adjective
As an interjection, eureka is used to express excitement when a discovery has been made. When used as an adjective, eureka describes something (typically a moment) that is characterized by a usually sudden triumphant discovery.
// After years of trying to piece together a concrete business idea, I had a eureka moment and everything made sense.
“Back in 2020, Trautmann and fellow college student Max Steitz were lamenting the unrelenting loss of Louisiana wetlands, while sharing a bottle of wine. It was a eureka moment, as Trautmann and Steitz realized that by crushing wine bottles and other disposable glass into sand, they could relieve pressure on landfills and simultaneously help fend off coastal erosion.” — Doug MacCash, nola.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 5 Dec. 2025
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When people exclaim “Eureka!” they are harking back to a legendary event in the life of the Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes. While wrestling with the problem of how to determine the purity of gold, he had the sudden realization that the buoyancy of an object placed in water is equal in magnitude to the weight of the water the object displaces. According to one popular version of the legend, he made his discovery at a public bathhouse, whereupon he leapt out of his bath, exclaiming in Greek “Heurēka! Heurēka!” (“I have found it!”), and ran home naked through the streets. The absence of a contemporary source for this anecdote has done nothing to diminish its popularity over the centuries. The English word eureka, which of course hails from heurēka, has also retained its popularity; its use as an interjection dates to the early 17th century, and it gained a brand-new use in the early 20th century as an adjective describing moments of discovery or epiphany.