Cola, or the calorie-equivalent amount of broccoli? Some scientists would tell you there’s no difference, because “a calorie is a calorie”, and you will get fatter if you consume too many calories ...

Cola syrup was a common remedy used to soothe upset stomachs during the first half of the 20th century. You can still find old-fashioned cola syrups marketed for nausea online and in some pharmacies.