Re: Fw: 10 reasons not to consume soft drinks

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In a message dated 9/5/01 2:02:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pennykit@...

writes:

> A science experiment in elementary school, proved a nail in coke, rusted in

> a very short period of time.

>

I was trying to find the hoax on urbanlegend.com but cannot find it. I could

have sworn it was on there a few months ago.

[Guest guest]

Micky......it was sent to me from another wls site....

Judie

[Guest guest]

A science experiment in elementary school, proved a nail in coke, rusted in

a very short period of time.>>>

Best way to find out is for everybody to open a can of coke and put a nail

in there and leave it for a week and see what happens.......

end of doubts!

Judie

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Lol

Yes, but just whizzing over the nail on its way to wherever didn't rust it,

I

say in defense of my beloved Coca-Cola!

Sheryl

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[Guest guest]

Acid doesn't cause rust...oxygen does. Soda doesn't have a pH of 2.

Your mouth would burn at that pH. According to a chemist I know who

worked for RC Cola, the standard pH of Coke (Regular) is 4.0

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And may that be the final word on the debate.

Some technical information was incorrect, but the spirit of the post

was certainly to impress upon us that soft drinks have a variety of

negatives and would hinder the body's ability to fill it's high

demand for water.

[Guest guest]

I love to pull stuff apart so here goes. Thank god for the internet

where we can find the truth!

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Ahhh yes, for those of us nit-picking, detailed-

oriented, fact-finders, (like myself on some days), the backed up

research is always a welcome post. Thank you

And for those meaning to spread helpful tips or goodwill unselfishly

and without the intent to harm, (like myself on other days), I also

appreciate the intent of the original poster.

Can we move on yet?