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The Origins of Soda and Pop
In this chapter, the host and guest explore the origins and evolution of the terms 'soda' and 'pop' used to refer to carbonated beverages in different regions of the US. They discuss how 'soda pop' was originally pronounced as two separate words and how it eventually became shortened to 'pop' in some areas and 'soda' in others. They also delve into the phenomenon of calling all sodas 'Coke' in some parts of the South.
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