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MalekTips Web Travels - Drinks on the Web
Yes, it is true - the Internet has definitely penetrated every aspect of our life. Taking a break from submitting sites to search directories and the like, I started drinking a can of Diet Dr. Pepper. The lighting in my room is not the greatest, but I noticed something different on the side of the can. I pointed it toward the light, and there it was - "Visit Our Web Site At: DrPepper.Com."
Guess what? I visited their website. So I was bored. Maybe I thought it would make an interesting article :) What did I find?
First, I saw some information about old Dr. Pepper ad campaigns, completely with nostalgic photos. Interestingly enough, there is even a book you can purchase if you are really interested in the history of Dr. Pepper.
Next, I learned that Pepper is "a way of life" as I continued browsing the website. There are screensavers, wallpapers, and sounds (no burping, thankfully!) for Dr. Pepper. I'm now waiting for Microsoft to purchase these elements and place them into a desktop theme. Well, maybe that won't happen anytime soon, but with all of these downloads you can practically turn your desktop into a shrine to the great drink.
For those who still can not get enough, there are links and information about the Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas. You can schedule a tour or take a virtual walkthrough of the museum. And yes, there's even a trivia game to "see how much you really know about Dr Pepper." As many cans of the stuff that I drink, I thought I would do well. Looks like I need to study - I got 19 out of 26 correct. Time to chug a few more cans.
All of that information left me rather thirsty, so I decided to visit a site that claims to have the original recipe for another type of soda, Coca-Cola. I pulled up The Soda Fountain and immediately headed to the recipes section. Indeed, there it was, the supposed original recipe for the soft drink consumed by so many people daily.
After examining this curious recipe, I ventured through the rest of the well laid-out site. There was plenty of history to read about soda fountains, ice cream, refrigeration, and more. The Soda Fountain hosts many interesting pages devoted to specific drinks, such as Mountain Dew, 7-Up, and ... Dr. Pepper. There are also plenty of links available for those wanting more information than the site provides. I saw names of soft drinks that I had never before known exist.
There is almost too much information to list. I'll have to go back and visit when I have more time. Unfortunately, after reading and drinking all of this soda I need to drop by the restroom for a minute. The way things are going, I fully expect to see http://www.charmin.com on the toilet paper rolls.
Article copyright 1998 Andrew Malek - All Rights Reserved. This article may not be redistributed without permission of Andrew Malek. All trademarks mentioned in this article are owned by their respective companies.
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