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The Local Watering Hole

Interesting

Have you ever wondered how your favorite cocktails and alcoholic drinks were first conceived and how they got their names? Cocktail mixology goes back to the 1860s when alcohol was originally being mixed with water, sugar, and bitters. Today, your favorite libations may have any number of things mixed into them, from fruit purees to syrups to sodas. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or a casual bar patron, it's always nice to know where your favorite alcoholic drink originally came from.What's your favorite cocktail? From Irish coffees to simple gin and tonics, we've got you covered. Read on to learn about the history of these great drinks, and vote up the most interesting origin stories that go with each one. From James Bond to rowdy teenagers on Spring Break, each of these popular cocktails had to start somewhere.Whether you like vodka, rum, gin, or just about anything mixed with orange juice, this list is full of great drinks that all have unique origins you might not have known. Impress that hottie at the bar with the story behind what he or she is drinking, and bottoms up!

Screwdriver

18 Surprising Origin Stories of Your Favorite Cocktails

Food

Cocktail Origin Stories, Names, and Meanings

Michael Darling

Lists about infamous repeat murderers to chill your blood and remind you to lock your doors and windows and maybe keep a knife under your pillow.

Real Serial Killers

Criminals

Why are we so obsessed with serial killers? Why is it that these&nbsp;murderers always catch the attention of the public?&nbsp;Perhaps, it&#39;s because they all seem to have an interest in talking about their crimes? Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-serial-slayers/tool100?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous serial killers</a> and murderers sent some disturbing letters to their families, victims, and &quot;fans,&quot; both from prison and before their arrests. These chilling&nbsp;letters from killers will have you checking over your shoulder&nbsp;and maybe a little wary of opening the mail.

Famous unknown killers like the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/terrifying-zodiac-theories/jason-robbins" target="_blank">Zodiac Killer</a> and Jack the Ripper taunted the police during their crime sprees; murderers like John Wayne Gacy received prison fan mail from people who wanted to know what made him tick, and he crafted some unsettling responses.

This list features photos and scans of serial killer letters and some creepy and&nbsp;bone-chilling excerpts.

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Highly Disturbing Letters From Serial Killers

Person

Creepy And Insane Letters Sent From Serial Killers

Fun facts and fascinating trivia about historical, bygone, and modern foods for people who love eating food.

Chew on This

Some of the most ordinary foods you eat every day can kill you. Sure, eating too much sugar or fat isn't good for you and can contribute to illnesses over a long period of time, but what about natural foods that are supposed to be healthy for us, like apples?The foods on this list will give you more than just an upset stomach if you're not careful about how you eat them. From processed and packaged foods to all natural and organic, this is a list of foods that could poison you. But don't worry – we'll also tell you how to avoid inadvertently making any of these foods your last meal.&nbsp;

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