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fandomhigh2015-02-04 10:46 am
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Modern Day Myths, Wednesday
When the students arrived in the classroom, they'd each find a can of Coca-Cola waiting for them on their desks.
"I hope you can forgive me for cancelling class last week," Thor said apologetically once everyone had settled in. "There was a formal event in Asgard that required my attendance, and I did not have enough time to secure a suitable replacement before I had to leave. But moving on, if you grew up in this realm and time, or one close enough, I'm sure you're familiar with the beverages referred to as 'sodas'," he held up his own can. "And if you're new to Fandom, you've probably at least seen the beverage at one of the school's social gatherings, even if you've not yet had the chance to try it." He paused to take a sip of his drink before continuing.
"Though the taste is agreeable to many, making it quite popular, there are no real health benefits to this particular beverage. Meaning that, like other indulgences such as pastries or alcoholic beverages, it should be imbibed in moderation." Okay so the alcohol thing was more of a 'do what I say and not what I do' sort of thing but... human physiology was different from Asgardian. Thor knew this now. "However, there are some who are so concerned about the potential dangers of over-indulgence that they have invented fantastical tales regarding what this beverage is supposedly capable of. "My favourite is the claim that, if left overnight, a glass of this beverage will dissolve something such as a coin- or your teeth, because of the acids contained in the liquid. As I looked further in to this claim, I discovered that these 'acids' are present in many foods and beverages that are commonly consumed, with no ill effects, because they are present in such small quantities. Furthermore, when you drink something, you are not going to hold it there in your mouth for longer than a few seconds. That's not enough time for anything consumable by humans to dissolve anything."
"So," he grinned. "The rumour that this beverage will dissolve your teeth is simply that- a rumour, started by those who wished to frighten others away from consuming it. But as long as you remember that too much of anything- like sugar, which this drink contains plenty of- is not good for your body, feel free to enjoy imbibing it on occassion." Which he was going to do now, thank you.
"I hope you can forgive me for cancelling class last week," Thor said apologetically once everyone had settled in. "There was a formal event in Asgard that required my attendance, and I did not have enough time to secure a suitable replacement before I had to leave. But moving on, if you grew up in this realm and time, or one close enough, I'm sure you're familiar with the beverages referred to as 'sodas'," he held up his own can. "And if you're new to Fandom, you've probably at least seen the beverage at one of the school's social gatherings, even if you've not yet had the chance to try it." He paused to take a sip of his drink before continuing.
"Though the taste is agreeable to many, making it quite popular, there are no real health benefits to this particular beverage. Meaning that, like other indulgences such as pastries or alcoholic beverages, it should be imbibed in moderation." Okay so the alcohol thing was more of a 'do what I say and not what I do' sort of thing but... human physiology was different from Asgardian. Thor knew this now. "However, there are some who are so concerned about the potential dangers of over-indulgence that they have invented fantastical tales regarding what this beverage is supposedly capable of. "My favourite is the claim that, if left overnight, a glass of this beverage will dissolve something such as a coin- or your teeth, because of the acids contained in the liquid. As I looked further in to this claim, I discovered that these 'acids' are present in many foods and beverages that are commonly consumed, with no ill effects, because they are present in such small quantities. Furthermore, when you drink something, you are not going to hold it there in your mouth for longer than a few seconds. That's not enough time for anything consumable by humans to dissolve anything."
"So," he grinned. "The rumour that this beverage will dissolve your teeth is simply that- a rumour, started by those who wished to frighten others away from consuming it. But as long as you remember that too much of anything- like sugar, which this drink contains plenty of- is not good for your body, feel free to enjoy imbibing it on occassion." Which he was going to do now, thank you.
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