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Scientists have unearthed the oldest cheese ever discovered, a 3,600-year-old specimen found in a Bronze Age grave in northwest China. This discovery sheds light on the early use of fermentation to preserve food and provides insights into the cultural practices of the ancient Xiaohe people.
A man facing DUI charges has been acquitted after he was diagnosed with auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition that causes carbohydrates to ferment in the gastrointestinal tract, creating alcohol. Despite having high levels of alcohol in his system, the defendant showed no signs of intoxication. Three doctors confirmed the diagnosis, and the judge ruled in his favor.
A TikTok user has shared a recipe for making wine from Mountain Dew, claiming that it only requires two ingredients: sugar and yeast. After fermenting the Mountain Dew with honey and yeast, he discovered that the preservatives in the soda were ineffective, so he added baking soda to raise the pH. After several weeks, he clarified the mixture, resulting in a wine with an alcohol content of 13.9 percent. The TikToker noted that the wine tasted like “smooth citrus mead” with a slight chemical aftertaste.
