Fri. 08/27 - The History of the ICEE, The Coolest Drink In Town

<p><strong><em>The history of and science behind the ICEE. Plus, Glenfiddich is now powering their delivering trucks with spent whisky. And some tips on cleaning your earbuds because, c’mon, how long has it been since you’ve actually done that?</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Upstart, <a href="http://upstart.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upstart.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://tedium.co/2021/07/28/icee-frozen-drink-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ICEE History: The Tech (and Science) Beyond a Sugary Frozen Drink</a> (Tedium)</li><li><a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2017/07/11/flashback-raise-your-slurpees-to-the-drink-that-almost-wasn-t/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flashback: Raise your Slurpees to the drink that almost wasn't</a> (Dallas Morning News)</li><li><a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/US3044878A/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US3044878A - Process for the preparation of a beverage</a> (Google Patents)</li><li><a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/US3628759A/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US3628759A - Fishing rod holder</a> (Google Patents)</li><li><a href="https://www.eater.com/drinks/2016/10/20/13309514/slurpee-7-11-slushie-icee-history" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Brief History of the Slurpee, a Frozen American Icon</a> (Eater)</li><li><a href="https://www.oklahoman.com/article/2905243/slurpee-turns-40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Slurpee turns 40</a> (The Oklahoman)</li><li><a href="https://www.icee.com/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">About Us – ICEE</a> (The ICEE Company)</li><li><a href="https://www.oldtimecandy.com/pages/fizzies-drink-tablets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fizzies Drink Tablets</a> (Old Time Candy)</li><li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/one-road-glenfiddich-uses-whisky-waste-fuel-trucks-2021-07-27/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">