cherokeechief Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world> pop.) In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. 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. 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 No wonder coke tastes soooo good: 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 crumpled-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 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. FYI: 1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its Ph is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. 2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rv56 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 ok that does it I'm switching to Pepsi... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isteve Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 The Mythbusters had a show about coke myths and most of the ones listed were busted except for the chrome bumper one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marko_tomas13 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I assumed it was bad, that is why I stay away from anything carbonated, especially Coke/Pepsi unless its the only thing available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Yeah I love myth busters! I didnt see that show.I drink mostly water and milk. But I love gatorade! I drink it over coke anytime. Its better for you and it tastes better too. It doesnt make you thirsdy after you drink it. And it has little sugar unlike pepsi and really any carbonated drinks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cherokeechief Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 The Mythbusters had a show about coke myths and most of the ones listed were busted except for the chrome bumper one.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>i can verify the chemicals. i have hauld them to a coke plant.had to have 3 placards on the trailer.corrosive, flamable, and dangerous.the phosphoric acid is corrosive,te flavoring powders are flamable,the combination of these is dangerous.coke does clean acid off batery terminals. done it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Great post, thank you! I really need to drink more water that would battle my fatigue and night time hunger pangs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thesidekickcat Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 The first science class experiment I ever did as a young school kid was to put a tooth in a glass of coke overnight...no sign of it the next day.As for the various things coke can help you do, number one here is using it to loosen rusted on bolts. We live on the rainy wet side of Oregon, so lots of rusted stuff to deal with!!! Another thing it will do is to loosen dried on paint, such as when something needs to be taken apart that is painted over, use coke to easily loosen it. I have also heard that people clean barbeque grills with a brush that has been dipped in coke.I think I'll try the toilet cleaning idea out, and maybe try it as a drain cleaner too? Ha! I quit drinking it over a year ago, seemed the local bottling plant here was giving it a musty moldy smell and taste, that finally cured me!!!I do drink Ginger Ale, and Dr Pepper though, besides my usual pot or two of coffee a day. And lots of water.Pat.God bless everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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