Plus winemaking, helium and extreme cold

Happy Saturday Did you know that the FDA regulations for bottled water are more lax than the EPA regulations for municipal drinking water? Learn more in our article.     Is Taiwan a Country? Defining what is and isn't a country is a lot more complicated than many people would realize. Read more >> How Winemaking Works From grape to glass, that Cabernet Sauvignon follows a very specific set of steps before your first sip. Read more >> What Is the Coldest Place in the Universe? Even the chilliest spot we've identified is above absolute zero — but just barely. Read more >> The Reality of a Helium Shortage If our supply ran out, it could spell the end of MRI testing (or make it a lot more expensive). Read more >> A Brief History of Moonshine and Its Dangers There's a reason you can legally home-brew beer and wine but not this potent spirit. Read more >> How Do You Measure the Strongest Metal on Earth? The title of strongest goes to different materials, depending on whether you're talking about hardness, tensile strength or melting point. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! True or false: The earliest recorded use of the phrase "close, but no cigar" is in the script for the 1935 film "Annie Oakley."  Which city is the rainiest city in the U.S.?  a) Miami, Florida b) New Orleans, Louisiana c) Portland, Oregon d) Seattle, Washington The phrase "holy cow" is often associated with announcers for which sport?  a) baseball b) football c) hockey d) swimming  True or false: Lake Hillier gets its pink hue from a unique blend of the microorganisms present.  Which type of plastic is used to make Styrofoam cups?  a) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) b) Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) c) Polystyrene (PS) d) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)  Check Your Answers What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2023 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list