I've been told that the orginal cocaine based coke had such a mild dose of cocaine that you actually get a better buzz off the caffeine in modern coke.
Ah, and according to snopes, I've been told correctly
Up until the punching, it was a real nice party.
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
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Typo Boy - Apr 22, 2003 2:28:58 pm PDT #3960 of 9843
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Beverly - Apr 22, 2003 2:32:36 pm PDT #3961 of 9843
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Laurence Harvey, to die for,
Oooh! Tamiko! Harvey and France Nuyen. It's been yonks since I saw it, so it's probably hideously un-PC now, but I cried buckets years ago when I was young and tenderhearted.
ETA: And look at that--technicolor! The print I saw was black and white.
Typo Boy - Apr 22, 2003 2:34:43 pm PDT #3962 of 9843
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Except that I'm not quite right. The coca-cola of 1902 was already not the "original" coke:
When it was origally dispensed in 1885 there was a signficant amount - 9 milligrams and caffeine besides, and people usually took 3 glasses.
But reading further I'm not sure to put it mildly that this is a reliable source. At any rate I don't think it is worth further effort or posts.
t on furthe edit - on my part. I'm not suggesting what anyone else should post or put effort into.
deborah grabien - Apr 22, 2003 2:51:27 pm PDT #3963 of 9843
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
It would still be fun to go back in time and take a swig of the original Coke, though, especially if you could get it as it was being blended.
Typo Boy - Apr 22, 2003 2:56:30 pm PDT #3964 of 9843
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Oh yes - I agree.
Fay - Apr 22, 2003 3:28:04 pm PDT #3965 of 9843
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
But reading further I'm not sure to put it mildly that this is a reliable source. At any rate I don't think it is worth further effort or posts.
I recommend For God, Country, and Coca Cola by...er, I forget, but I expect it's on Amazon. Cracking book. Read it five or six years ago, but it was quite the eye-opener.
§ ita § - Apr 22, 2003 3:54:13 pm PDT #3966 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Does the UK have a version of the Miranda speech (you have the right to remain silent ...)? I think I heard something like it on today's "Waking The Dead" and I was wondering what the full text was.
Cindy - Apr 22, 2003 4:02:28 pm PDT #3967 of 9843
Nobody
Does the UK have a version of the Miranda speech
ita - I believe it goes,
Pardon us, we don't mean to intrude at such a trying time, but we thought perhaps, amidst all the commotion, there were a few things you should consider keeping in mind. It is terribly important that you remember you have the right to hold your peace. If you ask us, this world would be a spot better off if we all tried doing so from time to time, not that you did ask of course. And if you will allow us to be a tad blunt, well, you are already in a sticky wicket, are you not? Saying something that could and will be used against you, is probably not the prudent course of action. Right, then. Furthermore, you of course realize that you have the right to contact a solicitor, but we do find reminding folks in situations such as the one at hand, does come in handy. Please enjoy your stay. Pip pip. Cheerio.
§ ita § - Apr 22, 2003 4:06:16 pm PDT #3968 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
BWAHHH!!!
runs off to COMM.
Vortex - Apr 22, 2003 4:10:45 pm PDT #3969 of 9843
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Does the UK have a version of the Miranda speech (you have the right to remain silent ...)? I think I heard something like it on today's "Waking The Dead" and I was wondering what the full text was.
yes, they do, but it's not as defendant friendly as ours. Need to watch The Bill again. Want BBC America, dammit.