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Shaken sodas are commonly made if it was accidentally dropped or from a shaken soda prank. Here is how to open a shaken soda without any trouble.
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Use your finger to snap or flick the side of the can.
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Turn the can a quarter turn & flick it again.Advertisement
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Repeat this six times.
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Feel for the "pressure" on the container. If it feels hard, then wait until the pressure settles.
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Slip your finger underneath the soda tab very carefully.
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Lift up the tab slowly.
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Wait for any "hisses" to slow down or stop.
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Open the soda as normal.
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Feel for the "pressure" on the container. If it feels hard, it tells you how much dissolved carbon dioxide is trapped in there.
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Get a good grip of the bottle body.
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Turn the bottle cap slowly. Watch and monitor the amount of "fizz" that rises to the top.
- If it rises too fast and a lot of hissing noises, turn the cap the other way (as if you're closing it) to slow it down. Wait about 10-15 seconds to allow it settle down, then try again.
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Turn the cap all the way to open it fully.
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There is a scientific difference between regular sodas and diet sodas. It is believed that diet sodas act differently when opened up due to the ingredient interaction (carbonated water, artificial sweetener, and preservatives). Another theoretical aspect is that diet sodas contain more carbon dioxide gas than regular sodas.Thanks
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