Happy Coffee Day!

Happy national coffee day, readers! Actually, I didn't realize it was a holiday, until this morning, when I saw (via BoingBoing) this story from CBS news about the caffeine content of different drinks and the medical effects of caffeine. I suppose it's not news that Dunkin Donuts brew is high test stuff. And it's also not news that caffeine isn't great for your stomach. However, unlike (seemingly) almost everything else we consume, it won't give you cancer, so drink up!

Caffeine and the Brain

Over at Lifehacker there is a really informative post about what caffeine actually does to your brain. Basically, it prevents your brain from slowing down. It isn't actually a stimulant, but a de-depressant. Also, you get acclimated to it pretty completely, so that it doesn't affect you anymore, except when you don't have it. Sigh. Still, it's a great addiction to indulge in on a rainy New York day like today.