People used to drink hot Dr. Pepper during the holidays Hot Dr. Pepper hasn't been popular outside of Texas since the 1970s. Should we bring it back?

the take out ^

[A Navy Vet]

"I think sodas are not just unhealthy, but the data is strong that they hit our brains’ reward centers like a drug. Why do people drink themselves fat and ill on sodas? Because it rewires our brains to do it. If you think you are immune to the sugar bomb in soda, then great. You do you."

Yes, the sugar high is addictive and addictions do re-wire our brains. I'm not disputing that. Just saying the occasional diet Coke in the summer after working around the yard creates no constant craving for me. Now, Captain Morgan's spice rum is another thing...ha.

[Carriage Hill]

You might like this AP episode:

https://play.history.com/shows/american-pickers/season-15/episode-4

[smokingfrog]

I’ve seen that episode. They really scored on some good stuff!

[combat_boots]

Hot Dr. Pepper.

Or Pibb.

I’m gonna hurl.

[mylife]

:)

[Clutch Martin]

Ever had a coke phosphate?

They sold them at this old Rexall soda fountain and lunch counter up in that ol small town paradise mama grew up in.

Pretty tastee

I remember buying cartons of coke syrup there too, it was mixed with a liquid and taken for nausea and upset stomach.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

**I remember buying cartons of coke syrup there too, it was mixed with a liquid and taken for nausea and upset stomach.***

yep. We’ve done that. My wife was the one who had me go get some at the drug store.

[buffyt]

Heat it on the stove, don’t get it too hot, squeeze some fresh lemon juice into it. DELISH!

[Data Miner]

What I crave on a hot summer day is Gin and Tonic. I have been keeping myself off them through and replaced it with lemonade, light on sugar with a shot of whiskey.

[JimSp]

So fascinating. Thanks for posting that article.

[mylife]

cheers.