5 Facts Every Coffee Drinker Should Know

Ahh, coffee, the sweet brown nectar of the gods. Empires rise and fall at its feet. Some rocket ships even fly on the fuel of caffeine alone.

OK, not really — we just really like coffee. Hot, iced, cappuccino or Americano, please send us a coffee because we're tired and have stuff to do.

This week's #5facts explores the history and properties of this mind-expanding beverage.

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BONUS: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Starbucks