Coffee

In one corner, we have Starbucks, the coffee conglomerate that brought the urban coffee shop vibe to people all around the world. All people have to do is look for that green, wavy-haired mermaid to get their caffeine fix. In the other, we have Dunkin' Donuts, the coffee brand that "America runs on" and has been around since the first Massachusetts location opened in 1950. It's not just

Military technology has given the public innovations such as the jet engine, the digital camera and the internet. Now, as Army scientists reinvent the MRE (Meal, Ready, Eat) ration that is given to soldiers, the military is pushing forward the concept of caffeinated meat.

We never would have thought that those harmless little sticks we use to stir milk and sugar in to our coffee could be used for anything very remarkable. Yet, Jonathan Brilliant saw inspiration. Weaving the sticks together he creates massive, complex installations that look like giant wooden webs.

The flaming waterfall of Mexican coffee has probably the most interesting preparation. A waiter in Rocky Point, Mexico created this concoction for his customers by using tequila, Kahlua and an open flame. Not the best drink to make at home.

People say that giving your business to a local, independent coffee shop is better than surrendering your heard-earned bread to a corporate behemoth like Starbucks. But what they don't warn you about is the too-cool baristas at the indie shops whose customer service style isn't mandated by international company policy. Sure, their coffee is to-die-for ... if you don't mind your morning joe flavore

White Whine, a website dedicated to chronicling all the first world problems folks complain about, has just released a very important infographic about the everyday challenges of Starbucks drinks.