Record-breaking Mentos and Coke eruptions in Belgium


	Record-breaking Mentos and Coke eruptions in Belgium

haraya

4-30-2008 8:57 AM

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mentos, cola, record, belgium, leuven, photos, news, blue, fun, fountain

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4-30-2008 9:16 AM

alanocu

I love how they are draped in those blue robes! How fun! I would've loved to had been there to see it in person!

4-30-2008 9:27 AM

haraya

That's one of the reasons why I clipped this. Love your eye for detail, alan! I wish I was there too

4-30-2008 10:40 AM

JohnWaterman

Great!

You have all seen this, haven't you?

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