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Southern Tradition: Why People in the South Are Adding Peanuts to Coke

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Another hypothesis connects it to travel. It is permissible to put peanuts in Coke bottles for a hands-free snack when driving a standard manual automobile. Use ordinary Coke with salted peanuts (ideally in a glass bottle for maximum flavor) for the authentic experience. This strange-sounding Southern tradition dates back generations, and it offers a distinctive combination of salty and sweet that many find surprisingly enjoyable.

If you think this combo is great, tell your friends and family about it

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