May 12, 2014 2:24 PM EDT
Attention ’90s nostalgics and craft beer enthusiasts: Hanson’s MmmHops beer is now available online for your next retro kegger.
The boy band of brothers who caused an entire generation to have the phrase “MmmBop” stuck in their head for an entire decade have branched out into beer with the establishment of the Hanson Brothers Beer Company and the release of their debut brew.
MmmHops is a smooth-bodied Pale Ale crafted with rich malt and a signature blend of hops, with 7.
Why China Loves to Hate Japan
You don’t have to look far to see why Chinese grow up learning to hate Japan. Take the forthcoming children’s movie, “Little Soldier Zhang,” which Beijing-based director Sun Lijun says he made having “learned a lot from Disney.” The film chronicles the adventures in the 1930s of Little Zhang, a cute 12-year-old boy feeling his way through an unfriendly world. But the resemblance to Pinocchio ends there. After Japanese invaders shoot Little Zhang’s grandmother in the back, the boy seeks revenge by joining an underground Red Army detachment.
Why washing raw chicken before cooking is dangerous
Why you should never wash raw chicken According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chicken does not need to be cleaned, and doing so may be more harmful than beneficial. All you're doing is spreading infections around your kitchen. Washing chicken does not make it safe for consumption, it just causes cross-contamination in the kitchen. ADVERTISEMENT
When you rinse raw chicken with water, you essentially spread bacteria—specifically salmonella and campylobacter, the two major causes of bacterial foodborne disease—all over your washbasin, sponge, and everywhere in your home.
Wolf of Wall Street Studio Sued Over Portrayal of Executive
Mary Cybulski / Paramount A man who claims to have inspired one of the Wolf of Wall Street characters is suing Paramount Pictures and the movie’s producers for $25 million for using his likeness in the film.
Andrew Greene, who worked at Stratton Oakmont from 1993 to 1996, says his full legal name was used in Jordan Belfort’s memoir that inspired the film. And though his name is changed in the movie, he says he did not agree to the libelous characterization and has filed a suit against Paramount Pictures, Red Granite Pictures, and other producers of the film, the Hollywood Reporter reports.
Zlatan releases Detty December jam '10 Bottle'
Following the success of his 'OMO OLOGO' EP just months ago, Zlatan continues to captivate audiences with his versatile talent that effortlessly caters to both the streets and the mainstream. In this compelling release, Zlatan introduces the intriguing concept of 'Bottle Wars,' a symbolic flex-off among revelers transcending club sections. Demonstrating his astute awareness of pop culture, Zlatan skillfully weaves together humor, distinctive adlibs, traditional talking drums, and rap prowess to narrate a captivating story that grooves with authenticity.
'Succulent Chinese Meal' Man Jack Karlson Dies
Jack Karlson, the Australian man who gave the world a viral masterclass with his “succulent Chinese meal” speech whilst being arrested, died Wednesday, Aug. 7th after a battle with poor health. He was 82.
Karlson’s often-quoted spiel, widely recognised as the pre-eminent Australian meme, was captured by cameras back on Oct. 11th, 1991, when his lunch was spoiled by police in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
Now, more than 30 years on, the late Karlson is an internet celebrity thanks to his brazen handling of a difficult situation.
10 of the most famous celebrity-athlete couples
Sometimes the entertainment industry and sports industry collide, leading to some pretty famous couples with very different talents. Here are 10 celebrities who are in a relationship with a professional athlete. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez recently got engaged. ADVERTISEMENT
Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Both have children from their past relationships. Rodriguez has two daughters, Natasha and Ella, from his past marriage to Cynthia Scurtis.
5 countries around the world with unique calendars
For some countries however, you might need to confirm what year it is because they do not use the Gregorian calendar. While 168 of the world's countries have now adapted the Gregorian calendar as their sole civil calendar, here are five countries that use a unique calendar. 1) Afghanistan The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan uses the Solar Hijiri calendar as its official calendar. According to this calendar, a new year begins about 21 March of each Gregorian year and ends about 20 March of the next year.
Alfred Eisenstaedt: Powerful Portraits of Depression-Era Sharecroppers
In September 1936, two months before the debut issue of LIFE magazine hit newsstands, Henry Luce and his colleagues at Time Inc. produced an 80-page “dummy” issue of the as-yet-unnamed publication. Designed and produced, in large part, to spark interest among potential advertisers, the issue was the same sort of large-format, photo-driven entity that would soon become familiar to millions of readers around the world as a weekly called LIFE.
Apple Macintosh Personal Computer - On This Day
Historical Context The first mass market computer to employ a graphic user interface, the Apple Macintosh was launched in January 1984 with a prominent TV ad during the Super Bowl and was priced at $2,500. It was manufactured with different upgrades until 1986.
Photo InfoLocation taken: USA Source: Smithsonian Related Events 1984-01-24 Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in a Super Bowl TV ad directed by Ridley Scott Historical Photos ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sLrToaCsnJGue6S7zGinoaekpMBwrc%2Bpo55lnZawqrrTqKqhZaCav7S7zZqjZpufor22wMSr