This is a wonderful web site! I am really impressed with your writing and your knowledge. I learned a lot of new things. How'd you all get so smart? Plus, I love seeing all your happy faces! I hope you keep adding to this culture exchange.
Here's a bit of culture about the state where I grew up, Michigan. The first soft drink in the United States was made in Michigan, it was ginger ale. In Michigan, soft drinks like Coke or Mountain Dew are called "pop" not "soda".