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cjroxy
59 / couple
Hot and Balmy, England, UK
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Cocoa Cola
Hi All
Just watched a documentary about Cocoa Cola and its dark side. had no idea they used child labour, large amounts of caffeine and filled streams and rivers with caustic soda and soaps in small villages.
The programme took 3 years to make and it sure opened my eyes.
I do not actually like the taste and limit my kids consumption to birthdays and xmas, so pleased I do.
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| November 19, 2007, 17:28 |
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pookhabear
75 / male
port st lucie, Florida, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I read once where if left to sit Coke would clean rust off pipes , poured on battery terminals would clean them. If you need to clean stains in a toilet pour coke in and let it sit, cleans it right up. Scary to think what it does to our insides
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| November 19, 2007, 21:18 |
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REALshedevil
66 / female
Richmond, Missouri, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I have used Coca Cola several times to clean off battery terminals. That's why I never drink it!
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| November 19, 2007, 21:21 |
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pookhabear
75 / male
port st lucie, Florida, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
Unless it has rum or vodka with it, hehehehe
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| November 19, 2007, 21:26 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
Buying what's affordable, available, wanted and/or needed is always a conundrum with me....Big companies provide money into our economy, and often contribute in big ways to charities and communities...but then again, like Walmart...I don't like the way their employee practices are, but they do give back to the community in allot of ways. I don't like that once a Walmart hits town, so many small business close, and the majority of the community really has no choice but to shop there...but they do provide affordable merchandise to those who desperately need to stretch their paychecks. They provide allot of jobs, but do those jobs provide employee's with reasonable health coverage and other benefits?
And what about the merchandise? I'm sure a huge percentage does come from poorer countries where the laws do not have a priority for protecting the environment, or include any strict labor laws...
Yes, I buy products that the origin, or consequences of producing may be veiled, and yes I do have a strong social conscience...
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| November 19, 2007, 22:14 |
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (pookhabear @ November 19, 2007, 21:18)I read once where if left to sit Coke would clean rust off pipes , poured on battery terminals would clean them. If you need to clean stains in a toilet pour coke in and let it sit, cleans it right up. Scary to think what it does to our insides
you should check out the episode of "MYTHBUSTERS" where they put the "cola" myths to the test...most of them got "busted"....
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| November 19, 2007, 23:30 |
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pookhabear
75 / male
port st lucie, Florida, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
thanks, I'll check it out. I do know it cleans battery terminals , i have tried that one
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| November 20, 2007, 05:29 |
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dave2big
81 / male
somewhere, Nebraska, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
for another real eye-opener, get a large nail and drop it into a newly-opened bottle of Coca-Cola. leave it for a couple days and then look to see how much of the nail is gone !!!!!!!!
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| November 20, 2007, 09:14 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I've seen Mythbusters,and heard all the stories about Coke,but I still drink it and collect Coca-Cola stuff as alot of people do,I'm not being nasty about it,just telling you my part,I've drank it for over 45 years and it hasn't hurt me yet(not that I know of,lol)and it does go good with Rum! 
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| November 20, 2007, 22:05 |
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (studleydoright @ November 20, 2007, 22:05)I've seen Mythbusters,and heard all the stories about Coke,but I still drink it and collect Coca-Cola stuff as alot of people do,I'm not being nasty about it,just telling you my part,I've drank it for over 45 years and it hasn't hurt me yet(not that I know of,lol)and it does go good with Rum!
i drink it to...but i prefer Windsor with mine! 
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| November 21, 2007, 00:08 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
When I was kid, oooo so long ago, I bought an old engine. The pistons where rusted to the cylinder walls, so I poured coke on them, and in about month, I was able to move pistons.
Rum and coke isn't so bad either.
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| November 22, 2007, 16:22 |
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (pookhabear @ November 19, 2007, 21:18)I read once where if left to sit Coke would clean rust off pipes , poured on battery terminals would clean them. If you need to clean stains in a toilet pour coke in and let it sit, cleans it right up. Scary to think what it does to our insides
Yup, sure does these things. One thing i haven't seen mentioned is that the ORIGINAL formula used cocaine instead of caffine. There-by the name. Most companies used child labor and polluted heavily when this company was started.
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| November 23, 2007, 05:31 |
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nykitten
54 / female
Pawling, New York, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
Thank goodness Im a pepsi drinker...... 
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| November 23, 2007, 09:56 |
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40something
57 / female
In the Sun, Arizona, US
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Re: Cocoa Cola
When it is all said and done, we are either Coke or Pepsi drinkers -- and I think it starts in the womb!
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| November 23, 2007, 20:51 |
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (40something @ November 23, 2007, 20:51)When it is all said and done, we are either Coke or Pepsi drinkers -- and I think it starts in the womb!
Nah cause I am a die hard Pepsi drinker and my kids all hate it
Son is a beer drinker and both daughters are hooked on iced tea
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| November 23, 2007, 21:00 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I'm slightly diabetic and it's coke/pepsi that keeps my sugar level at a safe place. I have about two/three glasses aday!!!  
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| November 24, 2007, 12:00 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I've been drinking Coke Zero(Cherry or reg)and have lost a little weight,Dr told me to cut back on sweets because my sugar was getting high,and that I was pre-diabetic,so I'm cutting back on that stuff,I guess it helps.
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| November 24, 2007, 22:24 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
:sex
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| November 24, 2007, 22:27 |
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pookhabear
75 / male
port st lucie, Florida, US
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (studleydoright @ November 24, 2007, 22:24)I've been drinking Coke Zero(Cherry or reg)and have lost a little weight,Dr told me to cut back on sweets because my sugar was getting high,and that I was pre-diabetic,so I'm cutting back on that stuff,I guess it helps.
I have read that diet soda is one of the worst things you can drink when you want to lose weight, causes you to crave carbs. Water water water is best and of course a beer now and then
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| November 24, 2007, 23:37 |
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ShadowSpirit69
69 / male
Southern Oklahoma, Oklahoma, US
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (pookhabear @ November 19, 2007, 21:18)I read once where if left to sit Coke would clean rust off pipes , poured on battery terminals would clean them. If you need to clean stains in a toilet pour coke in and let it sit, cleans it right up. Scary to think what it does to our insides
I've used it for cleaning battery post also, just be sure the battery caps are on good,if the coke get inside the battery you'll have to buy a new battery. (Baking Soda and water works good too)
Something else it's good for is cleaning them nasty bug splatters on your windshield and bumpers. Just pour it on, let'er sit for a few seconds and the bug juice comes off easily. Makes a good meat tenderizer/marinade too
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| November 25, 2007, 03:47 |
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Re: Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (pookhabear @ November 24, 2007, 23:37) QUOTE (studleydoright @ November 24, 2007, 22:24)I've been drinking Coke Zero(Cherry or reg)and have lost a little weight,Dr told me to cut back on sweets because my sugar was getting high,and that I was pre-diabetic,so I'm cutting back on that stuff,I guess it helps.
I have read that diet soda is one of the worst things you can drink when you want to lose weight, causes you to crave carbs. Water water water is best and of course a beer now and then
I am diabetic and I only drink the diet soda and water
I have lost over 120 lbs in 3 yrs
diet helps too
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| November 25, 2007, 06:56 |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (tiger5350 @ November 25, 2007, 06:56) QUOTE (pookhabear @ November 24, 2007, 23:37) QUOTE (studleydoright @ November 24, 2007, 22:24)I've been drinking Coke Zero(Cherry or reg)and have lost a little weight,Dr told me to cut back on sweets because my sugar was getting high,and that I was pre-diabetic,so I'm cutting back on that stuff,I guess it helps.
I have read that diet soda is one of the worst things you can drink when you want to lose weight, causes you to crave carbs. Water water water is best and of course a beer now and then
I am diabetic and I only drink the diet soda and water
I have lost over 120 lbs in 3 yrs
diet helps too
That's great Tiger!I've lost about 20 lbs since I went to Coke Zero and water,I did drink about 6 to 8 reg.Cokes when I was working out in the heat plus 1/2 gal of water
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| November 25, 2007, 22:53 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
It's all true guy's but lets face it, nowadays there's lots of things that are not good for our health but done in moderation I don't see any problems.
Next they'll say sex is bad for you......lol....
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| November 26, 2007, 08:20 |
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Re: Cocoa Cola
I limit any soda consumption, there's really no big health risk except for those that over indulge.
But even one acidic carbonated beverage regardless of the brand, can do some real damage to your teeth though.
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| November 28, 2007, 07:38 |
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Re: Re: Cocoa Cola
QUOTE (pioneer68 @ November 26, 2007, 08:20)It's all true guy's but lets face it, nowadays there's lots of things that are not good for our health but done in moderation I don't see any problems.
Next they'll say sex is bad for you......lol....
Most we will never know about until it starts killing people on a regular basis. 
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| November 28, 2007, 10:10 |
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