After Starbucks' free reusable cup promotion had people running to their nearest Starbucks in November, the coffee giant is giving people another reason to go green: this year's reusable tumbler. Available in stores now, the 16-ounce Brewed Refill Tumbler can be purchased at any Starbucks store for $40. Once you've got it, you can return every single day in January for a free Grande brewed hot coffee or hot tea. Yep, F-R-E-E.

So you've managed to uncork that bottle of New Year's champagne without injuring your guests, losing the fizz, or spilling it all over the floor. But your job isn't over yet. According to a study released by the American Chemical Society, how you pour that bottle of bubbly may be as important as what you're pouring.

While Champagne may have secured its place as a high society diet staple, prosecco has certainly given the bubbly a run for its money. Whichever one you prefer, it's important to recognize the distinct difference between the two types of bubbly. Champagne comes from the Champagne region of northeast France. It's made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Prosecco originates in the Veneto region of Italy, just north of Venice.

Taco Bell is always coming up with more ways to make us crave its food. The chain's nachos are great as they are, but naturally T-Bell has taken the menu item to the next level with a delicious twist. Beginning December 27, Taco Bell is testing a Buffalo Chicken Nachos Box. A Taco Bell spokesperson says the new menu item is "sure to be a fan favorite.

Many of us are probably guilty of only cleaning our microwaves once in a while. As it turns out, though, you probably want to clean the thing—whether it be at home or the office—pretty often. A study conducted by Kimberly-Clark Professional found that microwave handles are among the dirtiest surfaces to be touched on a daily basis by people in an office setting.

Cumberland Farms is offering a pick-me-up on Christmas day—and it's free! Whether you're heading to your first gathering of the day or need a boost before evening festivities, you'll definitely want to swing by your local Cumberland Farms for a free coffee. The chain's offer is good for a hot or iced coffee of ANY size, according to a press release. You can grab your free signature Farmhouse Blend or Bold coffee from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

A Nebraska elementary school principal has been placed on administrative leave after banning candy canes from her school, FOX 42 reports. She reportedly sent a memo to school administrators to ensure no Christmas-related imagery appeared on assignments or in classrooms. In the memo, Principal Jennifer Sinclair allegedly wrote of candy canes: "Historically, the shape is a ‘J’ for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol of his resurrection.

Oreo is blessing us with a new permanent flavor starting in 2019: dark chocolate! As of January 2, you'll be able to buy dark chocolate Oreos wherever the cookies are usually sold. The new flavor is "dark chocolate-flavored creme sandwiched between two classic Oreo chocolate wafers," the company explained in an email. The new flavor will "help fans embrace the darkness and add a dose of playful excitement to the shorter and colder days ahead," they elaborated.

Somewhere among all the recalls being issued, this pressing avocado news got lost in the shuffle. Earlier this month, the FDA issued a report saying it is now crucial to wash your avocados before eating them. That's because a good portion of avocado skins sampled over 18 months tested positive for bacteria like salmonella and listeria.

The California farm at least partially responsible for the most recent romaine E. coli scare is now recalling its cauliflower, as well as its red- and green-leaf lettuce, USA Today reports. The Adam Bros. Farms of Santa Maria, CA, were identified publicly for the first time by the FDA last Thursday. In a statement, the farm explained while none of the aforementioned produce has tested positive for E.