46 GENERAL SCIENCE 



QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES 



. 1. Make a list of all of the "soft drinks" of which you know. 

 Which contain caffeine or other drugs, and which do not? 



2. Enumerate all of the good results derived from the use of 

 soft drinks. 



3. Enumerate all of the bad results derived from the use of soft 

 drinks. 



4. Now compare the two lists of results. What is your con- 

 clusion? 



5. Determine how much money you spend every year for soft 

 drinks. Is it wisely spent? 



6. Observe whether children who use tea or coffee are as healthy 

 and have as pleasant dispositions as those who do not use tea or 

 coffee. 



7. Observe whether tea and coffee affect the health and "temper" 

 of parents. 



8. Consult some good physiology for the effects of stimulants on 

 children. 



9. Notice what effects narcotics, such as tobacco, alcohol, opium, 

 etc. have upon those who use them. 



10. Is the man who uses alcoholic drinks as good a home-maker 

 as other men? 



11. Make a list of "patent medicines," sold in drug stores, that 

 contain one or more narcotics. What do you think about the use of 

 such medicines? 



