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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