A good reason why you should not drink Diet Coke and eat mentos at the same time

Please do NOT try this on your self

Watch this video for an idea, it brings Sentosa's musical fountain to shame, really.

The Formula : Diet Coke + Mentos = Lots of bubbles

How does it works ? Here

"So is it dangerous to drink soda and eat Mentos? Well, a lot of the fizz goes away as you drink. Then when bubbles are released in your stomach, your stomach can expand a bit, and it also has ways of releasing excess pressure. Do not, repeat, do not be stupid and test the limits of your stomach. Don't even think about it. We point you to this cautionary tale."

* Update * The New Paper picked up this story only on 3 July 2006...slow so slow. The internet rules.