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Questions tagged [drinks]

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Is it safe to drink 'expired' cola/pop/soda in an aluminum can?

I understand that carbonation might not last forever, and diet beverages don't taste good after a period of time, but I've always believed that the expiry date on the can doesn't matter, provided it's sealed and still carbonated when you open it, it…
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Does drinking water prevent dehydration?

The UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph has reported that the European Union won't permit claims that drinking water will prevent dehydration, saying that there's no evidence supporting the claim. Is there scientific evidence supporting the benefit of…
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Don't use plastic bottle too often or too long?

Possible Duplicate: Is refilling water bottles bad for you? Is this true that we should reuse plastic bottle too long (refilling it as a gourde at the office for instance), because the plastic will free some chemical stuff into the water ? It's…
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Was there a cocktail named 'Mickey Slim' that used DDT as an ingredient?

According to Wikipedia, a Mickey Slim is a cocktail made by combining gin with "a pinch of DDT" which provided an experience similar to (the original) absinthe. The source appears to be The Dedalus Book of Absinthe. Did such a cocktail really…
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Are carbonated drinks deadly?

Possible Duplicate: Is carbonated water unhealthy? Yes, I know they contain sugar and can cause obesity etc. I refer to claims made on the internet about them being acidic enough to dissolve through teeth, about it killing small insects etc. So…
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Does leaving a tooth in coke overnight dissolve it?

I've been told that leaving a tooth in coca cola or other sodas overnight will cause the tooth to dissolve, or at least partially dissolve. Is this true, and is drinking coke therefore a hazard to to the health of your teeth?
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