Teen consumption of energy drinks is way up and the reason for their popularity is primarily their caffeine content. A Red Bull has 9.64mg of caffeine per ounce, while a Coke only has 2.83 mg per ounce (Pepsi has 3.17mg). The extra caffeine can help to keep the chronically sleep-deprived awake, but more interesting to the students this time of year is the fact that caffeine can potentially help them concentrate slightly better in class or on exams by making them more alert. Columnists at the Mercury News - judged to be amateur, moderate or pro caffeine consumers - tested three popular drinks: Red Bull, Rockstar (9.38mg/oz.) and Monster (8.75mg/oz.). They rated them on taste and how long it took the boost to kick in. Not completely scientific, perhaps, but an interesting look at the drinks and certainly a good start for anyone looking to get through finals.
Yes, really. Folks in the town of Felton, England, near Newcastle, claim that a giant rabbit has been tearing through
their vegetable patches and eating their crops. As you might expect, there have been plenty of references to Wallace and
Gromit. Felton residents have even posted an armed guard, according to a 
Energy drinks are an explosive market, especially popular among young people, including teenagers and college
students. Coffee has always been the morning pick-me-up of choice, but the producers of energy drinks are trying to
muscle into the morning market. Monster Khaos is an energy drink that contains 70% juice – more than many
processed juice drinks. It is lightly carbonated and lower in carbs than some other ultra-sugary drinks, with flavors
of orange, peach and pineapple. 
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