Beer drinkers can be excused for not noticing. Unlike, say, airlines, which fold their acquisitions into one big, global brand, big beer companies tend to keep the brands they buy in the market.

via Beer Map: Two Giant Brewers, 210 Brands : Planet Money : NPR.

Just when you thought it was safe to drink tea again.  Larry Dobrow of MediaPost is in a pickle regarding the pros and cons of including evil clowns and other harbingers of death in a beverage commercial.  Apparently the commercial demonstrates the calming effect of Herbaria.  I would disagree, the spot demonstrates that I won’t be able to sleep tonight for fear of being ripped open in my dreams by genetically modified creatures from Hell. If you don’t believe me, watch the video yourself while I dump out my mug of tea.

via MediaPost Publications – Evil Clowns Have No Place In Tea Advertising.

Seventh Generation, Sun Light & Power, and King Arthur Flour have stayed at the forefront of socially-conscious business for years, by focusing on durability, resilience, and the ability to adapt.

via 3 Long-Lasting Sustainable Companies Teach How To Both Thrive And Give Back | Co.Exist.

Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton had a hard time at restaurants deciding whether to order the best dish they had tried so far or something new, which – who knows – might be even better. So, naturally, they decided to formalize this as a mathematical problem.  It’s as easy as D = √2(M+1) – 1

via Feynman’s Restaurant Problem.

Just in case you weren’t in Oklahoma, Texas, or Montana watching the big game, here’s what you missed…a long, wordless take, the Chinese song, “Mother, Where Are You”, and Will Ferrell…enjoy.

Will Ferrell’s 2013 Super Bowl Ad for Old Milwaukee – YouTube.