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Drinkhacker.com reviews The Spice Lab Special Touch Premium Mixology Case, a $200 kit of garnishes and tools designed to elevate cocktails.

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A linguist responds to Cormac McCarthy's theory about language origin, disagreeing with McCarthy's view that the unconscious mind is nonverbal. via Nautilus.

The history of the drinking straw dates back to the 1800s when ryegrass provided a means to enjoy drinks like Mint Juleps and Sherry Cobblers, but the paper straw we know today wasn't patented until 1888. via Punch.

Bon Appétit features a 30-minute recipe for a one-skillet steak dinner with spring vegetables and a spicy mustard sauce.

Homebrew Finds summarizes the book "Start Your Own Microbrewery, Distillery, or Cidery", a step-by-step guide on how to start a successful craft alcohol business.

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This article explores the reasons behind the Instant Pot's surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. via The Spoon

This blog post shares a list of online resources for learning about cognitive bias. via @Larryferlazzo

Learn how to care for suede, including spot cleaning and restoring it. via Valet.

A new documentary about Roger Stone, Get Me Roger Stone, is getting a lukewarm reception, with one review calling it "unblinking" but "disappointingly straightforward." via Consequence

This article explores four spirits - rum, mezcal, Armagnac, and Irish whiskey - as potential successors to bourbon's current popularity. via Drinkhacker.

Valet Magazine's Morning Report for May 10, 2017, features articles about the funniest people on earth, the biggest philanthropists, privacy as a commodity, and the bourbon boom. via Valet.