Thirsty Thursday: It’s Pumpkin Season, Folks!

The start of autumn may be my favorite time of year. It’s still relatively warm, but the new crispness to the wind gives you an excuse to don your cardigan and perhaps even a scarf! Everything about the start of fall is cozy and comforting. And nothing brings more joy to my heart than the … Continue reading →

The Truth About The Pedestrian Crossing Button

You’re at an intersection people-watching (in a non-creepy way, of course). One group of people arrive, and eagerly press the crosswalk button. Later, another group arrive and deliberately avoid the button. Which camp encounters the least amount of wait time? To press or not to press, that is the question facing the busy urban pedestrian. … Continue reading →

Paleo Diet on Campus: “Hangover” Reflections

Paleo Day Three So far, so good. Am I curled up in a fetal position, suffering from wheat and dairy withdrawal? Nope! But am I leaping over buildings in a single bound? Not quite. The truth is that life-on-Paleo feels … pretty normal. So far. Whole30 cautions that days two and three are the “Hangover stage.” Super … Continue reading →

Thirsty Thursday: In Defense of Whiskey

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough.” – Mark Twain It’s a crisp fall evening. You’ve been hiking for miles, keeping an eye on the setting sun, trying to reach the campsite before darkness engulfs you. You see your own frosty breath and can’t help but imagine the … Continue reading →

Paleo Diet on Campus: One Student’s Journey

Clear skin, boundless energy, an ultra-strong immune system—it’s hard not to be stunned by the many health benefits attributed to the Paleo Diet. But is this diet really all that it’s been hyped up to be? Or is Paleo just another “magic bullet” that’s more sparkle than substance? Our intrepid contributing writer tries Paleo for … Continue reading →

In College? Here Are the Most Lucrative Majors

Take pride in your school name? That’s fine and dandy, but a new study from Georgetown University says that you should focus more on your path of study, especially if you want to follow the money trail. Yes, according to economist Anthony Carnevale, what you major in has a far bigger impact over the salary … Continue reading →

Snake Found In Starbucks Bathroom

Starbucks customer, Bruce Ahlswede, got quite the “grande” surprise, when he went to the bathroom in a San Antonio cafe. He remembered stopping dead in his tracks, thinking somebody had left a “toy snake” as a practical joke, but then it started slithering around, looking just as startled as him. Bruce called for back-up, AKA … Continue reading →

Watch Real-life ‘Iron Man’ Demo 3D Modeling Software

As promised, serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has released his video demo of making rocket parts at the wave of his hand, just as it’s featured in movies like Tom Cruise’s Minority Report, and of course, Iron Man (after all, he inspired the director to create Tony Stark the way he did). Last week, he teased us with … Continue reading →

Meet the Teen Who Leaked iPhone’s Fingerprint Scanner

If you haven’t heard already, the first-ever pictures of the new iPhone’s fingerprint scanner has been released… not by Apple ahead of their Sept. 10th launch event, but by an Australian teenager, Sonny Dickson. We got the scoop on the boy who’s prancing around Apple territory, and who also happens to be quite the looker! Still … Continue reading →

Thirsty Thursday: An Ode to the Taste of Summer

Long ago there was simply “The Draque.” Named after the murderous-yet-wonderful British privateer Sir Francis Drake in 1586, this drink combined Aguardiente (rum’s hideous step-uncle) with sugar, lime, and mint to concoct what pirates dubbed “damn delicious.” Plus it kept scurvy away. We all grow up; so did “The Draque.” By the late 1800s, rum … Continue reading →

Are You Awesome… And Ready to Prove it?!

Ladies and gents, the big opportunity has finally arrived. Three Scoops is officially opening our virtual doors to new talent.. that means YOU! If you love writing and would enjoy having an international audience, look no further. We may be (almost) three months young, but Three Scoops has already reached readers spanning all the continents … Continue reading →

Preview Tuesday – Android Taps KitKat for a Sweet Deal

So far, Google has Apple beaten in terms of naming creativity for their mobile OSes. While Apple is content with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (we are appalled, frankly), Google has been flaunting its sweet tooth with its Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Jelly Bean flavors of Android.* … Continue reading →