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# What I'm Reading
- URL: https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-7/
- Published: 2026-06-15T03:41:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-15T03:41:45.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

## [What Ben Franklin’s ‘Drinker’s Dictionary’ tells Americans today](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/america-250-ben-franklin-preached-temperance-loved-wine/?utm%5Fcampaign=wp%5Ftodays%5Fheadlines&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F4743325%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232%2F596be25eade4e24119bcad88%2F38%2F67%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232)

The man who handed down “swallow’d a Tavern Token” knew we'd never be perfect.

## [How The Media Was Beclowned By Research Hacks With a Discredited Alcohol Study](https://tomwark.substack.com/p/beclowned-nytimes-alcohol-report-discredited?utm%5Fsource=post-email-title&publication%5Fid=663622&post%5Fid=201544567&utm%5Fcampaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=2ueyju&triedRedirect=true&utm%5Fmedium=email)

Why trusting the NY Times on alcohol and health reporting is proven foolish. (Fermentation/Tom Wark)

## [11 cleaning mistakes that are making your home dirtier](https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2026/06/14/11-cleaning-mistakes-that-are-making-your-home-dirtier/?utm%5Fcampaign=wp%5Ftodays%5Fheadlines&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F4743336%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232%2F596be25eade4e24119bcad88%2F45%2F67%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232)

Common missteps include using too much cleaner, overlooking dust buildup and washing windows on a sunny day. (Washington Post)

## [11 cleaning mistakes that are making your home dirtier](https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2026/06/14/11-cleaning-mistakes-that-are-making-your-home-dirtier/?utm%5Fcampaign=wp%5Ftodays%5Fheadlines&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F4743336%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232%2F596be25eade4e24119bcad88%2F45%2F67%2F6a2e7ba88f2cd7359608c232)

Common missteps include using too much cleaner, overlooking dust buildup and washing windows on a sunny day. (Washington Post)