1 Comment TIL in the Lorax (2012) by Illumination, “How Bad Can I Be?” only exists in the film because the original, “Biggering”, was not considered palatable because of it’s much darker commentary on big business, anti-corporatism and greed as the author (Dr. Seuss.) intended. by whatilearned April 8, 2023, 7:03 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
17 Comments There are lots of good, very serious reasons to choose not to have children. But what are some of your perhaps less “socially palatable” reasons for not wanting kids? Your reasons are valid regardless of course, but which reasons do you KNOW would get you dirty looks at the family reunion? by QuestionGuy February 9, 2023, 4:26 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
13 Comments TIL that a pinch of salt to black coffee reduces the bitterness, making it much more palatable. This can helpful if you need to reduce sugar or lactose for your health, of which you can reduce the salt once your palate has adjusted. Sodium warning for those it affects. by whatilearned February 4, 2023, 3:16 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
5 Comments TIL the reason why Wine Coolers dropped in popularity in the USA after the 80s was because in 1991, the US excise tax on wine was raised from $0.17 per gallon to a $1.07, making it uneconomical for Wine Cooler makers to produce at a palatable price for buyers. by whatilearned July 29, 2022, 4:29 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
2 Comments TIL a popular tale about the origin of the americano coffee drink is that American GIs stationed in Italy during WWII found espressos too bitter and cappuccinos too heavy compared to dip-brewed coffee from back home, so Italian baristas topped the espresso with hot water to make it more palatable by whatilearned January 13, 2022, 7:12 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
4 Comments TIL gin and tonic was invented to make antimalarials more palatable by whatilearned October 7, 2021, 3:30 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Cigarette Smoke Dulls Taste Cigarette smoking not only causes cancer and cardiovascular disease, it also dulls taste, making food less palatable, a new study suggests. by DailyHealthNews July 10, 2021, 3:33 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
A Little Fat, Sugar OK for Kids If Diet Is Healthy: Study Do what's necessary to make nutrient-rich foods palatable, pediatricians say by DailyHealthNews June 21, 2021, 4:25 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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