Two seemingly unrelated design/illustration questions: 1. What are some of the fonts that have associated with soft drink companies have used over the years? I realize those logos are hand-drawn, but some, like that for New Coke, seem to have clear typeface antecedents. 2. Where can I find vector-based maps of various states? Specifically, North Dakota. [more inside]
posted by blueshammer on Feb 25, 2006 - 4 answers

Two caffeine-related questions regarding its effect on taste and sleep. [more inside]
posted by Gyan on Mar 7, 2005 - 19 answers

I have noticed that several softdrinks have tasted salty to me lately?? Anyone experienced anything like this? Maybe my tasted buds are going through a change, but I haven't noticed any difference in food tastes...
posted by keep it tight on Jan 7, 2005 - 10 answers

Italian pop drink, fizzy, dark, citrus-y, a little bitter, comes in a little caramel bottle. Made from some citrus-y herb that's neither lemon nor lime. I had one at a gelato place once and have no idea what it is or what its called. [more inside]
posted by leotrotsky on Jul 1, 2004 - 2 answers