Day 6: I seem to be having some pretty bad headaches today. I was warned I might get them. I think it might be from the caffeine withdrawal or maybe because I don’t get as much liquid. Also I seem to get them around the same time each day. The time corresponds with the period of time when I felt energy ‘lows’ while I was still on soda. My body is probably getting used to the lack of extra chemicals. Hoping that after a few weeks of no soda, more exercise, and better eating that I will have normal energy back!

Speaking of soda, check out this map of the popular vernacular for soda vs pop vs coke. Very interesting indeed.

Pop vs Soda vs Coke Map

Pop vs Soda vs Coke Map

Some attribute the descriptive word ‘coke’ to Coca Cola being Headquartered in GA – however my guess is that it is more likely the success of marketing of Coke in that area which may explain it.

Sources report southerners coming up north an wanting an orange soda, for example “Orange Slice”, and ordering an “Orange Coke” to the confusion of the server.