What I've learned since moving to D.C. (some of which should be obvious): 0230

11451.  A high-quality bottle of rich, full-bodied, tannin-heavy red wine can last for five to seven days;

11452.  In contrast, a juicy bottle of Beaujolais wine should be consumed within half that time;

11453.  You can (and should) toss red wine in the fridge to give yourself extra time;

11454.  Apparently, a white wine should come out of the fridge for 30 minutes before consuming and a red (wine) should go in for about 30 minutes;

11455.  Fortified wines (i.e., ports, sherries and Madeiras, wines produced with a distilled spirit such as brandy) give you the most shelf life once open.  The higher alcohol content and residual sugar give some inherent protection from the effects of oxidation;

11456.  A high-quality sherry could stay good for up to a month after opening, you still want to shoot for that one-week mark for the best aroma and flavor;

11457.  Sparkling wine introduces another variable: carbonation.  For that reason, they’re best consumed within a day or two of opening and you’ll need to use a wine stopper to preserve the bubbles;

11458.  Connor McDavid (of the Edmonton Oilers) and Nikita Kucherov (of the Tampa Bay Lightning) became the 4^th and 5^th players in NHL history to have 100 assists in a season;

11459.  Apparently, the $35.00 flat taxi(cab) rate from Miami (International) Airport (MIA) to So(uth )Be(ach) no longer exists;

11460.  Caffeine binds to adenosine receptors in the brain, preventing them from doing their job to power down our bodies for sleep.  This causes us to feel more awake because these receptors can no longer make us sleepy;

11461.  Over time, your body adapts to the effects of caffeine and it has less of an impact on you.  The more often you consume caffeine, the more adenosine receptors your body will create and caffeine’s energy-inducing abilities will diminish.  This means you’ll have to keep increasing your caffeine levels to see the same positive impacts, but this also increases the risk for negative consequences such as anxiety, insomnia and fatigue;

11462.  Brief interactions with attractive women can cause an increase in testosterone levels in men;

11463.  A 2015 study found that single men and men in new relationships had higher testosterone levels than men in long-term relationships;

11464.  Testosterone is a hormone that can help with many things, including: 1.  Bone density – Testosterone helps maintain bone mineral density; 2.  Muscle mass – Testosterone helps increase muscle mass; 3.  Red blood cell production – Testosterone helps the bone marrow produce red blood cells; 4.  Libido – Testosterone can help increase libido and sexual satisfaction; 5.  Memory – Testosterone can help sharpen memory; 6.  Energy – Testosterone can increase energy; 7.  Mood – Testosterone can help reduce depression and mood swings; 8.  Inflammation – Testosterone can help reduce inflammation in the body; 9.  Cholesterol – Testosterone can help lower cholesterol; 10.  Joint pain – Testosterone can help reduce joint pain and the risk of osteoporosis; 11.  Sleep – Testosterone can help people sleep more deeply and feel more rested; and 12.  Cognitive function – Research shows that men with higher ratios of total testosterone have a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease;

11465.  Some benefits of high testosterone include: 1.  Increased energy and focus; 2.  Decreased fat mass; 3.  Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer; and 4.  Weight loss;

11466.  Testosterone can increase metabolism;

11467.  When testosterone levels are correct, metabolism increases, which helps burn more calories and improve fat distribution;

11468.  Testosterone also speeds up the metabolism of muscle cells, which can help burn fat and develop muscles;

11469.  The (new) spicy lemonades (specifically the spicy strawberry) at Starbucks are pretty spicy;

11470.  According to Trevor Noah, his first show as a solo comedian was at the Arlington Drafthouse in 2014;

11471.  I can say I’ve been to an Indian wedding;

11472.  Dogs shouldn’t eat cinnamon rolls because they contain ingredients that can be toxic to dogs such as raisins, xylitol, butter, sugar, chocolate, nutmeg and some nuts.  Cinnamon rolls are also high in fat and sugar, which can cause health issues for dogs including pancreatitis, vomiting and diarrhea;

11473.  I can say that I’ve brought my own booze to a restaurant( specifically Sake Japanese Steakhouse & Bar in Alexandria before they got their liquor license);

11474.  According to Luisa, her athletic pants from Amazon keep on unbuttoning and unzipping( by themselves);

11475.  John Legend is “make out” music;

11476.  John Legend speaks/talks with a melodic/musical voice;

11477.  John Legend grew up in Springfield, Ohio;

11478.  John Legend graduated from high school 2 years early( at age 16);

11479.  John Legend went to college at (the) U(niversity of )Penn(Sylvania);

11480.  John Legend worked as a management consultant for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) after college;

11481.  John Legend is a(n apologetic) namedropper;

11482.  John Legend plays the piano on Lauryn Hill’s song, “Everything Is Everything” (i.e., song 13 on “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”). . . . Lauryn Hill’s record label paid him $500.00 for the performance;

11483.  John Legend worked with Kanye West (on his first album, “Get Lifted,”) before he went crazy/nuts;

11484.  John Legend’s given/real name is John Roger Stephens;

11485.  John Legend (originally) wrote, “Ordinary People,” for the “Black Eyed Peas,” but (he) decided to keep it for himself;

11486.  John Legend has worked with Jay-Z;

11487.  John Legend met Chrissy Teigen on the set for his music video for “Stereo;”

11488.  The first time that John Legend performed “All of Me” was at the reception for his wedding( to Chrissy Teigen);

11489.  Apparently, the feeling of being rejected as a friend/not being good enough can linger for over 25 years;

11490.  (Maple) glazed, bacon wrapped sausages are tasty;

11491.  (It can be annoying, but) put your keycard in your wallet.  No matter how diligent you are, it’ll inevitably fall out of your pocket and you’ll have to go and get a replacement( and maybe pay for it too);

11492.  Lawn (and Range) rooms (at the University of Virginia) now have air conditioning;

11493.  Belle Isle lemon lavender moonshine is (pretty) tasty;

11494.  To exit the bathrooms on the Lawn( and Range at the University of Virginia), pull the doors open;

11495.  It’s amazing what some people will tell you (i.e., a(n) stranger/acquaintance) after a few drinks( specifically that she had an affair while being married with a married man, that they broke it off, but she still has feelings for/wants him and that she was pregnant with the married man’s child, but didn’t tell him or her husband and that she had an abortion);

11496.  There are no food and sales taxes in Delaware;

11497.  The bacon wrapped pineapple (with salted caramel sauce) at Nalu Hawaiian Surf Bar & Grille (NaluSurfBar.com) (in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware,) is tasty;

11498.  The “baby tiger fudge” (i.e., 3 layers of chocolate, peanut butter & vanilla fudge) at the “Sea Shell Shop” (SeaShellShop.com) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is (really) tasty;

11499.  The “Big Chill Beach Club” (BigChillBeachClub.com) (in Bethany Beach, Delaware,) is in the Delaware Seashore State Park South Campground.  It’s got great views of the beach as well as live music;

11500.  Apparently, plastic straws aren’t allowed in Delaware state parks;