Everyone has their drink of choice while flying. Some people swear by the salty ... but as a standalone soft drink, it's not what we would consider to be "exciting." Or is it?

Do you have a go-to order when you're on a plane? It turns out many people order one specific drink for a clever reason.

The palate registers sweets such as soft drinks less intensely, while the taste known as umami is heightened. Thirsty passengers may find they yearn specifically for something rich and savory ...

Some bats drink directly by lapping water with their tongues as they fly over a water source. Others, such as flying foxes, drink indirectly by wetting their fur and then licking it — a strategy ...