WATER vs. COKE

08-23-2004, 09:04 PM

Water vs. Coke...very interesting. We all know
that water is important but I've never seen it
written down like this before.

Water

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

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

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism
as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight
hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied
in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, is the #1 trigger of daytime
fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10
glasses of water a day could significantly ease back
and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty
focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the
risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the
risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less
likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should
every day?

COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol
carries two gallons of Coke in the truck 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.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola
into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for
one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke
removes stains from vitreous china.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds
Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals:
Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble
away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth
soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several
minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola
into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil,
and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing
the drippings to mix with
the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease or diesel from clothes: Empty
a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add
detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The
Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also
clean road haze from your windshield.

For Your Information:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will
dissolve a nail in about 4
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
placards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to
clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!
Now the question is, would you like a glass of water
or coke?

jerry · 08-23-2004, 09:43 PM

Beer.

Oxford · 08-23-2004, 10:51 PM

Good information Logansdad. That only confirms why I'll switch to pepsi.

Snakebite · 08-23-2004, 11:48 PM

Jerry, if beer isnt available water is best even though I prefer beer.

I agree with drinking water but not so sure about the amazing things it does.

One thing is for sure...dont drink enough and see what happens. I know this all too well from working in the heat and dropping like a rock on a 110 degree day. Not enough water will kill you. I dam near found that out when I realized I was in the hospital with tubes feeding me for rehydration. Something I will NEVER forget!

Despoiler · 08-25-2004, 01:29 AM

Water is good for you drink about a gallon a day.

Also try to drink a gallon of beer a day, but I keep passing out.

08-25-2004, 06:22 AM

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jerry · 08-25-2004, 06:29 AM

I'd like a set of those.
I don't get tore up all the time, but my body seems to function better with 2 or 3 beers (literaly) every couple of days. I drink way too much coffee. Water is good for you, should drink more.

ducktapehero · 08-25-2004, 01:21 PM

While it's important to drink plenty of water, Coke is no more acidic than orange juice. I've tried soaking the nail in the Coke thing and after a week I ended up with a bunch of flat Coke(it tasted very similar to Pepsi)and a wet nail.
http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp

myarmor · 08-25-2004, 01:32 PM

It's true. Every metabolic function in your body depends on how hydrated you are. Water is key to anyone wanting to lose weight.
But beer is good too :cheer:
It has it's place. In all balance my friends.

Shaun · 08-25-2004, 02:09 PM

I saw this myth shot to **ll by the guys on MythBusters months ago

The hydration is a basic issue -- no water in your system you die -- the human body is 80% water.

08-25-2004, 02:28 PM

somebody e mailed it to me..I thought it was interesting and wanted to share :guitar: :spaceship

Oxford · 08-25-2004, 02:31 PM

Regardless...it's enough to make me look for alternative refresments. :cheer: :right:

08-23-2004, 09:43 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Beer. __________________

08-23-2004, 10:51 PM	#3
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,948 Trader Rating: (0)	Good information Logansdad. That only confirms why I'll switch to pepsi. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

08-25-2004, 06:22 AM	#6
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	here ya go Jer ! http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/wh...92_ps_dpr.html

08-25-2004, 06:29 AM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd like a set of those. I don't get tore up all the time, but my body seems to function better with 2 or 3 beers (literaly) every couple of days. I drink way too much coffee. Water is good for you, should drink more. __________________

08-25-2004, 01:21 PM	#8
ducktapehero Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 319 Trader Rating: (0)	While it's important to drink plenty of water, Coke is no more acidic than orange juice. I've tried soaking the nail in the Coke thing and after a week I ended up with a bunch of flat Coke(it tasted very similar to Pepsi)and a wet nail. http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp __________________ Is it Duck or Duct Tape? http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html "Me fail English? That's unpossible!!"----Ralph Wiggum Last edited by ducktapehero; 08-25-2004 at 01:23 PM.

08-23-2004, 09:04 PM	#1
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	WATER vs. COKE Water vs. Coke...very interesting. We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before. Water 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half of the world population) 2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. 3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. 4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study. 5. Lack of water, is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. 6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. 7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. 8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day? COKE 1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the truck 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. 3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china. 4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola. 5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. 6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes. 7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy. 8. To remove grease or diesel from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield. For Your Information: 1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 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 placards reserved for highly corrosive materials. 3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years! Now the question is, would you like a glass of water or coke?

08-23-2004, 11:48 PM	#4
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,837 Trader Rating: (0)	Jerry, if beer isnt available water is best even though I prefer beer. I agree with drinking water but not so sure about the amazing things it does. One thing is for sure...dont drink enough and see what happens. I know this all too well from working in the heat and dropping like a rock on a 110 degree day. Not enough water will kill you. I dam near found that out when I realized I was in the hospital with tubes feeding me for rehydration. Something I will NEVER forget!

08-25-2004, 01:29 AM	#5
Despoiler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Occupied Territory of California Posts: 2,231 Trader Rating: (0)	Water is good for you drink about a gallon a day. Also try to drink a gallon of beer a day, but I keep passing out.

08-25-2004, 01:32 PM	#9
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147 Trader Rating: (0)	It's true. Every metabolic function in your body depends on how hydrated you are. Water is key to anyone wanting to lose weight. But beer is good too :cheer: It has it's place. In all balance my friends.

08-25-2004, 02:09 PM	#10
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	I saw this myth shot to **ll by the guys on MythBusters months ago The hydration is a basic issue -- no water in your system you die -- the human body is 80% water. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

08-25-2004, 02:28 PM	#11
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	somebody e mailed it to me..I thought it was interesting and wanted to share :guitar: :spaceship

08-25-2004, 02:31 PM	#12
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,948 Trader Rating: (0)	Regardless...it's enough to make me look for alternative refresments. :cheer: :right: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".