Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, was widely mocked on social media after a thirst strike meant to show solidarity with federal workers ended after just eight hours.

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, speaks during a Vigil and Thirst Strike for Workers’ Rights on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Cold, bubbly drinks quench our thirst better than non-fizzy, lukewarm beverages. So says a new study from the Monell Center, an institution dedicated to researching taste and smell (more on them ...