Here’s a wild one: plastic water bottles are banned in some places. Like the University of Vermont. They decided tap water is better and cheaper.
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Also, the average plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose. That means your grandkid’s grandkid might find your Dasani at an archaeological dig.
And remember: Dasani is just tap water from a factory in Michigan. You have tap water at home. Crazy, right?
The “Expired” Taste Test Challenge
Want to prank a friend? Give them two cups: one fresh tap water, one from a 2019 bottle. Watch their face twist.
Most people can’t tell the difference blindfolded. It’s all in your head. The power of suggestion is stronger than any expiration date.
So go ahead. Drink that old bottle. But do it with a dramatic pause and a laugh.