You’re parched. You grab a plastic water bottle from the back of your pantry. You check the date: it says “Best By” some ancient era, like last February. You sniff it. You ponder. Is this water still safe to drink, or have you just discovered a prehistoric relic?
Let’s face it: we’ve all been there. We treat bottled water like it’s immortal, but it’s not. It’s more like a moody teenager—fine for a while, but eventually, it starts to go weird on you.