Title: Uncovering the Secret Behind Beer's Delightful Aroma and More Fascinating Finds
There's an overwhelming amount of internet content out there, and sadly, we don't have enough time to enjoy it all. That's why we put together a weekly curation of the best web finds, the "Greatist," as we like to call it. It's stuff we'd rush to share with you if we were best friends. While we aim to provide you with exceptional content daily, we also understand that the best stuff doesn't always come from us.
1. Why Beer Smells So Delicious? (Modern Farmer)
If only beer didn't smell so appealing, we might drink less of it. However, Philippe Gilbert and his team of Belgian scientists discovered a surprising fact. Beer doesn't emit its sweet aroma to lure us in, but rather to attract fruit flies. These mini hovering culprits break down the sugars produced by fermented yeast and help spread yeast organisms around.
2. Calorie Labels That Really Work (Vox)
Our brain is like a kid in a candy store, craving as many calories as it can get. Nutritional labels often aren't enough to discourage us from indulging in our favorite treats. But research shows that knowing, for instance, that a can of soda calls for 50 minutes of exercise to burn off is more effective than a label stating 250 calories.
3. Coffee and Introverts (Science of Us)
May seem like a great pre-presentation pick-me-up, but introverts may want to steer clear of caffeine. Their brains are more naturally alert, so a cup of joe could lead to overstimulation and exhaustion.
4. What the World Eats (National Geographic)
In some circles, Americans are pinned down as meat lovers. But contrary to popular belief, we don't consume more meat than other countries. In fact, we lead the pack when it comes to sugar and fat consumption.
5. Music and High-Intensity Workouts (The New York Times)
A pounding playlist can push us to achieve our fitness goals even in high-intensity workouts. Science backs up this claim—music can help us exert more energy and burn more calories during cycling classes.
6. Personality and Health (Refinery29)
Our mother's age-old adage, "It's what's on the inside that counts," rings true in terms of our overall health. Conscientiousness is the top-ranking personality trait, as long as neuroticism doesn't overshadow it.
Enrichment Insights:
- Aroma of Beer: The aroma of beer is influenced by multiple factors, such as oak barrel aging, odorants, and OAV (Odor Activity Value). During oak barrel aging, the bouquet of beer evolves, bringing forth notes such as "fruity," "caramel-like," "wine-like," "alcoholic," "coconut," "woody," and "vanillin."
- Fruit Flies and Beer: Fruit flies are attracted to the fermentation process in beer, as well as specific attractants such as vinegar, apple cider vinegar, red and white wine, and grape juice. Trapping methods using vinegar or wine with dish soap are effective in trapping fruit flies.
Discovering the role of fruit flies in the brewing process can lead to fascinating insights about other mental health topics. For example, exploring online resources on the internet can help us understand different perspectives on other mental health issues, such as 'othermentalhealth' and 'mentalhealth'. Moreover, engaging with such content can contribute positively to our overall well-being.
