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Topic started on 30-6-2004 @ 05:29 PM by oconnection

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Coke vs Water

Water Or Coke ???
Which one is the 'Real Thing' ???

We all know that water is important but you've never seen it written down like this before.

WATER
1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world population.)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

COKE
1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

Now the question is, would YOU like a glass of water or Coke?

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reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 05:36 PM by xxKrisxx

and tells you where the myths may have stemmed:
Though the point is made, I think water is better than coke anyhow

www.snopes.com...

I would say the molar volume must be taken in consideration. It is the concentration values that are not considered here

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reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 05:37 PM by FredT

Like everything Coke is best enjoyed in moderation. As far as its acidic effects, the mucus memberanes secrete more than adequate protection from the acid like properties. Many popular food its can do stuff like this. Taco Bell hot sauce can clean a penny like you would not believe. In the hospital we use Coke to clean out clogged feeding tubes.

Coke and others softdrinks hide the real killer: Diabetes

reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 05:41 PM by Scat

well i'm not sure about all of the coke myths, but Id prefer water anyway, you know why?

It improves skin, cures thirst AND hunger ( big thumbs up for htose hoping to lose weight) and...though it seems odd (like global warming causing an ice age) drinking alot of water makes you lose water weight fast so that you can break down fats faster (at least it has for me.)

reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 05:43 PM by iceofspades

I drink coke about once a week or so. It's quite refreshing, but the nasty unhealthiness kind of turns me off.

Originally posted by FredT

Coke and others softdrinks hide the real killer: Diabetes

Oh I hear ya. How are things in Palo Alto these days?

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reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 05:52 PM by HumptyDumpty

In science 10 we did the T-Bone Steak and Iron Nail thing and yep it worked...

It hurts to think that my favorite drink is so bad for me (Rum and Coke).

reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 06:01 PM by thedarkprojekt

Ya I remember in grade 9 science, we used a human tooth and left it in coke for a few days. The result? nothing.... It was neat too bad I don't have any spare teeth to try it out again.

reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 06:03 PM by intrepid

Originally posted by HumptyDumpty
In science 10 we did the T-Bone Steak and Iron Nail thing and yep it worked...

It hurts to think that my favorite drink is so bad for me (Rum and Coke).

I wouldn't sweat it, your stomach acid is much stronger that Coke. It won't take 2 days for that steak to disappear there. Either are fine and both mix well with Rum.

reply posted on 30-6-2004 @ 06:06 PM by HumptyDumpty

Well thanks for the reasureance...now I just have to remeber to wake up within 2 days after that drinking night to piss the toxens out.