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Why is it so much easier to drink a whole pint of beer or orange squash, say, in one go than it is to down a pint of water?Geoff Lane, Bury, Lancashire, UK
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Anonymous says:
maybe cause you're an alcoholic
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posted on 2007-09-12 19:28:00 | Report abuse


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diannakitty says:
Interesting question, mostly because I don't think I could down any large drink EXCEPT water (or maybe milk) in one go.
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posted on 2007-09-12 19:48:00 | Report abuse


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MacLir says:
From personal experience, the main limiting factor on anything of that nature is breath. But it probably helps if what you are drinking tastes good to you; water tends to get boring unless you're thirsty. But downing a liter at a go isn't that hard if you are.
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posted on 2007-09-12 21:16:00 | Report abuse


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syuki says:
difference of attraction, you can, but you don't want to.
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posted on 2007-09-17 09:54:00 | Report abuse


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vlad says:
I dont know the scientific answer this is just a guess but i reckon it has something to do with the temperature of the liquid. Orange juice and beer are typically served slightly higher in temperature than water (which is often chilled). This would make it closer to the temperature of the stomach and my guess is that this makes it more comfortable to drink in large quantities quickly. Try drinking a pint of water slightly luke warm - my bet is you would find it easier.
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posted on 2007-09-18 16:32:00 | Report abuse


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