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Why Can't You Get a Coca-Cola for a Nickel? Blame the Bottle

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:15:19 +0000

Coca-Cola is everywhere. The drink is sold in just about every supermarket, drug store and gas station across the country and throughout the world. Not much has changed since the product’s inception except, of course, the price. Way back in 1886, a single bottle of Coke cost just one nickel. That may seem like ancient [...]

14 Delicious Regional Sodas You've Got To Try Before You Die

Mike Pace — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:30:30 +0000

Mike Pace spent almost ten years on the road with his band Oxford Collapse. In that time, he became a regional soda junkie. Here are his favorites from all the places he’s stopped across America.

Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:36:55 +0000

As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss. This new outlook is from researchers at Columbia University [...]

5 Things That Are No Longer Around in Duluth / Superior

Cathy Kates — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:31:49 +0000

I LOVE reminiscing about places we USE to have in Duluth/Superior....there's nothing like sitting around with a group of friends saying "Remember the....."? Then, the stories start! That's how the idea for this blog started...my husband was talking about the big slide at the Lake Superior Zoo when we were kids...it was part of a small amusement park they had in the parking lot. It's not there anymore, but I DID find a picture....when you're done reading my blog, tell me what YOU miss in the Twin Ports. Make me say " I remember that!"

Diet Soda May Make You Pack on the Pounds

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:29:44 +0000

By analyzing the results of a 10-year longitudinal study of 474 people, researchers were able to determine that the participants who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a waist size increase 70 percent greater than those who stayed away from diet soda.

Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and an author of the study, offered this theory as to why something without calories can lead to weight gain:

5 Hilarious Mountain Dew Commercials [VIDEOS]

Ken Hayes — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:40:53 +0000

Since I'll be spending time hanging out with the folks from Mountain Dew this Friday, I figured I would do some of my homework and catch up on some of the commercials. After doing a little bit of looking, I've found 5 hilarious ones that stand out. I hope to see you this Friday at [...]