Is this ridiculous or what, people!

Nick-H · Nov 11th, 2005, 17:12

So should I wear a special bracelet saying that I hate the stuff and please use a different fizzy drink?

tornado989 · Nov 11th, 2005, 17:54

yea, simply be careful when drinking any beverages ....clean or wipe the bottle top, can top or glass you drink out of...

rangss · Nov 11th, 2005, 18:20

This rat urine in Coke cans is an urban legend I believe.

I have been having a Diet Coke a day (canned) since one year. All I know is that I never died of it

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cyberhippie · Nov 11th, 2005, 20:28

A friend of my father's workmate died of this very thing in Singapore it's called Weil's disease and the doctors reckoned it was from and infected can!!

Weil's disease is a very real problem and if contracted I'm under the impression it can be fatal!!

The story probably is probably somewhat embellished but apparently you can get Weil's disease from the urine of a sick animal!! Rats urine isn't in itself dangerous but from an infected animal it can be!!

That it was a coke can is neither here nor there, any can could become infected if stored where rodents are present!!

Here's a link
Obviously this isn't a hugely prevelant disease but it does happen and is not exclusive to any particular country, it's world wide!!

goangoangone · Nov 11th, 2005, 20:44

You can catch Weil's disease from swimming in lakes and rivers that rats use. You have to ingest the water, of course.

iyou · Nov 12th, 2005, 04:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by mira4bai4

If someone is choking or has a bone stuck in their throat, give them coke, the bubbles and liquid is most effective at dislodging the obstruction. My wife has seen it been used in the EMC when she has been on duty.

Fascinating advice! Would you suggest administering coke instead of the largely discredited and unproven Heimlich Maneuver (http://www.heimlichinstitute.org/howtodo.html)? My aunt saw it used in a restaurant once, but I told her it was dangerous.

Subhasis · Aug 12th, 2007, 05:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fresa81

Just FYI, my mum (of all people!!) forwarded this onto me as a 'warning' about drinking coca cola in India ... note: is there even a river in Delhi to go 'boating' on????

Yamuna river flows between delhi n noida. it is however not that clean... But there is another rier in najafgarh, which i am yet to explore... My friend says... it is really good.

eater · Aug 12th, 2007, 06:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fresa81

Just FYI, my mum (of all people!!) forwarded this onto me as a 'warning' about drinking coca cola in India ...

Ridicurous ! (for those Seinfeld friends) or not......I read in the Times of India, in the last couple of days, that the Govt of India is looking into banning all colas....because the main ingridient of the drinks is sugar and is contributing to obesity in children....

Not so untrue...CDC says the same, thru the US Dept of Human and Health Nutrition Guide

Now to search for the links.......

edwardseco · Aug 12th, 2007, 08:45

Stick with Limca..

machadinha · Aug 12th, 2007, 08:54

Er, why not refer back to post #2 of this thread from 2005 folks.

Nov 11th, 2005, 17:12	#16
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	So should I wear a special bracelet saying that I hate the stuff and please use a different fizzy drink? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 11th, 2005, 18:20	#18
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,840	This rat urine in Coke cans is an urban legend I believe. I have been having a Diet Coke a day (canned) since one year. All I know is that I never died of it . __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Nov 11th, 2005, 20:44	#20
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,564	You can catch Weil's disease from swimming in lakes and rivers that rats use. You have to ingest the water, of course. __________________ GoanGoan......here

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,445	Er, why not refer back to post #2 of this thread from 2005 folks. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Nov 11th, 2005, 17:54	#17
tornado989 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 222	yea, simply be careful when drinking any beverages ....clean or wipe the bottle top, can top or glass you drink out of...

Nov 11th, 2005, 20:28	#19
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	A friend of my father's workmate died of this very thing in Singapore it's called Weil's disease and the doctors reckoned it was from and infected can!! Weil's disease is a very real problem and if contracted I'm under the impression it can be fatal!! The story probably is probably somewhat embellished but apparently you can get Weil's disease from the urine of a sick animal!! Rats urine isn't in itself dangerous but from an infected animal it can be!! That it was a coke can is neither here nor there, any can could become infected if stored where rodents are present!! Here's a link Obviously this isn't a hugely prevelant disease but it does happen and is not exclusive to any particular country, it's world wide!!

Aug 12th, 2007, 08:45	#24
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Stick with Limca..

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