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Burning Question: Why Are Ice Cubes Cloudy in the Center?
When I pulled out the ice tray to make a whiskey lemonade over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice that the ice had a cloudy white spot in the middle of it. This prompted me to ask: why is it that some ice I buy at the store is crystal-clear, but the frozen cubes at home in my freezer appear murky and white in the center?
Ice cubes develop cloudiness when water is frozen quickly.
Bottled Water Sales Experiencing a Drought
Last week, I asked you how you felt about boxed water, the latest fad to hit the beverage market. Although many of you were in support of the company's sustainable business model, just as many said you'd rather turn on the tap. It turns out you're not alone: recent studies indicate that consumers are actually turning their backs on bottled water.
What's Your Thirst For Water?
Water. Considering we're constantly drinking it, mostly made of it, and wouldn't be alive without it, we don't give the liquid a lot of thought. That's why, in 1992, the United Nations conceived of World Water Day, which falls on Sunday, March 22.
Boxed Water: Love It or Hate It?
As consumers have been inundated with such novelty items as blessed water and bottled tap water, it's hardly surprising to hear that the latest fad to catch on — perhaps in light of upcoming World Water Day — is boxed water. Boxed Water Is Better, the brainchild company behind the idea, bills itself as "part sustainable water company, part art project, part philanthropic project, and completely curious."
Because it's made from sustainably harvested trees and ships flat, the water has a lower carbon footprint than bottled water.
Burning Question: Does Cold Water Boil Faster Than Hot?
No — that's a myth. The myth may have arisen from the fact that cold water does absorb heat faster than hot water. However, once the water gets to a hotter (not yet boiling) temperature, it absorbs heat at a slower rate, and from that point it takes just as long to bring the water to a boil as it would if the water were hot to begin with.
The Secret's Hidden in the Lid
Although bottled water isn't great for the environment, it seems like there's a new kind out each week. We've had holy water, vitamin water, mint water, flavored water and even fiber water. While it seems like you couldn't add another kind to the mix, Los Angeles based Activate is doing just that.
Yummy Links: From Enhanced Water to SXSW Showcases
- Confused by all the enhanced water choices out there? Check out the results to this seven bottle taste test. — Al Dente
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Would You Pay For Tap Water?
In order to provide safe drinking water to underprivileged societies, the Tap Project is asking diners to pay for tap water that would normally be offered for free. Many restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area are taking part in the project, which asks diners to donate a minimum of $1 for the tap water. The fundraiser started on March 16th and lasts through World Water Day, March 22.
Perrier Gets a Fashionable Makeover From Paul & Joe
Coveted sparkling-water label Perrier has joined forces with the popular French fashion house Paul & Joe to launch a limited-edition collection of bottles and cans. Set to be released this Summer, the three-piece collection is undeniably chic with fun and festive prints. Paul & Joe's designer Sophie Albou is extremely excited about the partnership.Come Party With Me: New Year's Day Brunch — Drinks
After a long night of New Year's Eve parties, there is only one thing that will make guests feel better: Bloody Marys. Nothing beats the classic hangover drink's power to make a headache disappear. If there is leftover champagne, mix it with orange juice for mimosas.
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