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Just One Sip Is Enough
The effects of alcohol on the brain, cutting chicken and more things to know today.
5 Things You Need To Know Today:
1. Grab a brew. Just one taste of a beer is enough to trigger a pleasure release in the brain, according to a study. Dopamine is released after even the tiniest amount.
2. Got a whole chicken? You can save money by cutting up that bird yourself. The New York Times shows you the best way to do it. It should only take a few minutes, and the savings and satisfaction will be worth it.
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3. Patch Fact: Irish language is, under the Irish Constitution, the national language of the Republic of Ireland. It is the first official language, English being the second.
4. Where are they now? We all know of the smash hit Youtube videos like "Charlie Bit My Finger" and Rebecca Black's "Friday," but what are these online stars up to now? Find out here.
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5. Weather Report: Today: Generally sunny. High 66F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Low 38F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
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