Vodka Tampons? A Ridiculous Myth

And by 'shines light on' we mean 'mocks mercilessly'

(NEWSER) - Parents, do you know what your teenagers are doing with their vodka? How about their feminine hygiene products? Because odds are they’re soaking the latter in the former and sticking them in their you-know-wheres, high school security cop Chris Thomas tells KPHO 5 in Phoenix, saying the phenomenon is “everywhere.” A very concerned Stephen Colbert brought this growing menace to our attention on last night's Colbert Report . “A high school security cop heard about it, that means it’s true!” he declared. More»

From Pizza Beer to Lizard wine, gimmicks and folklore attract the curious

(NEWSER) - Necessity may have been the mother of invention for these traditional brewers, but a good marketing scheme has never hurt sales, either. (Remember the worm in the mescal trick?) Travel and Leisure gives us the world's most bizarre liquors:

• Pizza Beer (Illinois): A chef couple wanted a beer to pair with their favorite food. The result: a beer that tastes like garlic, oregano, basil, and tomatoes.
• Snake Bile Wine (Vietnam): Prepared tableside, a snake handler disembowels a live cobra and blends the bile from its gallbladder with rice wine. It's supposed to enhance virility.

Sales of organic spirits, beers, wines on the rise despite high prices

(NEWSER) - This holiday season, you can drink responsibly, at least when it comes to the environment. Organic spirits, beers, and wines are the new growth sector of the industry, as consumers are increasingly on the look-out for green alternatives, MSNBC reports. But while an organic pint may not contain chemical preservatives or pesticides, it's pricey - and it's no guarantee against a hangover. More»