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From: rjw@ptsfc.UUCP (Rod Williams)
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Subject: Re: Pop vs. Soda
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Date: Tue, 23-Apr-85 16:38:37 EST
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    This discussion brings up yet more language differences
    between the USA and other parts of the English-speaking
    world. In Ireland, the equivalent of a "soda pop" is a
    "mineral". "Soda" is a short form of "soda-water" - or
    what is known here as "club soda." "Pop" can be preceded
    by "ice" to form the equivalent of a "popsicle"... It's
    also something a weasel goes  (:-))
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 rod williams | pacific bell | san francisco
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