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Shows how sake is made and traditions involving it in Japan

The Complete Guide To Japanese Sake

If you’ve ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant, there’s a very good chance that sake was on the beverage menu. Once made in temples and shrines, it is pronounced “sah-kee”. It is a traditional Japanese drink made from fermented rice. It is often referred to as rice wine, but typically has a higher alcohol content than wine, ranging anywhere from 15%-20%. 

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The Mind-Blowing Truth Behind Texas’ Size

Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes–including Texas itself. It’s a huge state full of empty rural plains and vast cities (with roads are so wide that they’re dangerous for pedestrians.) Yet many people struggle to get a true grasp of Texas’ massive size. That’s why it helps to compare it to other places around the world, including entire sovereign countries.

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Hangover Tricks That Actually Work

One of the most painful and cruel signs of aging is noticing your hangovers getting worse. It seems like it would be more fair the other way round, no? As a carefree student, I had time to sleep in after a big party, and yet I’d be up and full of energy. Now, as a stressed-out young professional, every drinking occasion mandates a full day (or two) of fetal-position recovery. Life’s just not fair. Luckily, if you’re old and fatigued like me, there are a few hangover tricks that can ease your misery.

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How To Use Chopsticks Without Embarrassing Yourself

Though chopsticks are some of the simplest utensils known to man, there are still many rules that dictate proper etiquette. Today’s infographic shows you the chopstick no-no’s so you can eat the proper way the next time you’re at a sushi restaurant.

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