Did you know that there are 23 flavors packed into a single can of Dr. Pepper? While the Dr. Pepper recipe is a company secret, fans speculate that the nearly two-dozen flavors include amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel, carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato, and vanilla. Next time you pour yourself a glass of this fun, fizzy drink, see if you can taste a hint of any of these flavors.
Below are more five beverage-themed things to teach your kids.
1. A silly joke.
Have you ever laughed so hard while drinking that liquid shot out of your nose? Been there, done that! This quick Moment of Science article explains how simultaneously drinking and laughing can cause such an uncomfortable reaction.
What is the study of soda called? Fizz-ics!
2. A new vocabulary word.
There are lots of fun, descriptive words for eating and drinking. Chow down, snarf, gulp, savor, relish, and guzzle are some of my personal favorites.
What does it mean to guzzle? Guzzling is the act of eating or drinking greedily. If you guzzle a carbonated beverage too fast, your body may react by letting out a burp.
3. A word puzzle.
To solve a rebus, consider not just the words but the placement, size, color, and quantity of everything within the box (and sometimes just outside the box!) when trying to decipher the puzzle.
4. A fun fact.
Despite their name and appearance, coffee beans aren't actually beans at all. Say what?!
Coffee beans are seeds! They come from a fruit known as coffee cherries. Not convinced? Read more from Easy Home Coffee to better understand the technicality of a bean vs a seed.
Also, if you've ever wondered how coffee is made, check out 15 Steps to Coffee From Bean to Cup from Coffeeble, a visual interpretation of the process. I had no idea it took so many steps to make the perfect cup of joe!
5. Teach a personal discovery.
How do you refer to carbonated soft drinks?
Do you say "pop," "soda," or "coke?" Your preference is likely linked to where you were born. Residents of northern states typically say "pop" while those in the south commonly say "coke." Residents of coastal states (as well as much of Missouri) claim "soda" as their preferred term.
There's an entire website dedicated to tracking the way people across the US use each term and you can even contribute your own preferences. Visit popvssoda.com to see the regional map
"There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life." – Lin Yutang.
