Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 This is an urban legend. None of the properties herein ascribed to Coke are true. While Coke isn't GOOD for you, these (and many more) are urban legends, that has been floating around the internet for at least half a decade: Cut and paste in your browser-> http://snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp And while water IS undoubtedly good for you, I wouldn't take any of the claims made in an urban legend as gospel without checking the source literature from which it supposedly comes (conveniently missing) Here are some a classic characteristics of urban legends: Authoritative sounding statistics with no documentation, a " friend of a friend " scenario, dire consequences. Tim - " If it sounds too good to be true . . . " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 You're right Tim, it did sound like an urban legend, but a friend sent it and I should of checked before sending it. I still believe in water is best for all here. Take care. Thanks. Donna J.Uncle Timmy wrote: This is an urban legend. None of the properties herein ascribed to Coke are true. While Coke isn't GOOD for you, these (and many more) are urban legends, that has been floating around the internet for at least half a decade: Cut and paste in your browser-> http://snopes.com/cokelore/acid.aspAnd while water IS undoubtedly good for you, I wouldn't take any of the claims made in an urban legend as gospel without checking the source literature from which it supposedly comes (conveniently missing) Here are some a classic characteristics of urban legends: Authoritative sounding statistics with no documentation, a "friend of a friend" scenario, dire consequences. Tim - "If it sounds too good to be true . . . "Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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