Is Vanilla Coke the Secret to Staying Awake?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of Vanilla Coke as a means to stay awake during late-night study sessions. The user describes their struggle with insomnia, often going to bed around 3-4 AM and waking up late. They mention Vanilla Coke's composition, highlighting its fructose and phosphoric acid content, but ultimately conclude that no beverage, including Vanilla Coke, can effectively combat sleep deprivation. Alternative drink combinations like Jack and Coke and Saphire and tonic are also mentioned, but they do not contribute to staying awake.

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I've been up all night again. Then I was at the library trying to stay awake, and there's no coffee anywhere. The only caffeinated beverage was "vanilla" coke, believe me it was a last resort. It's basically a solution of fructose, dissolved in concentrated phosphoric acid. Now bubbles are coming out my nose.
 
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Im an insomniac. I have trouble sleeping at night. I can easily go to bed at around 3-4 am. If I don't have any school, I'll wake up at like 1:30 and eat lunch. If I have school, I'll just get like 5-6 hours of sleep, 7 on a good night. Sleeping is not for me I guess...(:frown: I miss you sleep)
 
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Vanilla Coke and vodka is good.
Jack and Coke is better.
Saphire and tonic is ambrosia.
None of these will help you stay awake.
 

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