The artificial sweetener aspartame has been the subject of a vigorous public controversy regarding its safety and the circumstances around its approval. A few studies have recommended further investigation into the possible connection between aspartame and diseases such as brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma. These findings, combined with alleged conflicts of interest in the approval process, have engendered vocal activism regarding the possible risks of aspartame.

Heath Ledger was a Diet Coke drinker, according to reports. He also suffered from a bipolar symptoms. He was on Ambien CR and anti-depressants (SSRIs) and even illegal drugs.

GOP Candidate Sean "CF" Murphy, desperate for votes, turns to youtube. Mentos & Diet Coke. Whiney vlog posts. The whole shebang. A must-watch before you cast your vote on Super Duper Tuesday

Who needs expensive fireworks?

The Twins waited and waited, refusing to submit to the less-than-overwhelming offers from the Red Sox and Yankees only to end up dealing the best pitcher in baseball to the Mets for a bag of chips and a Diet Coke. What the BLEEP is goin' on?

The list of “Only in America” jokes has been circulating on the Internet for over a decade, spreading such wisdom as “Only in America . . .do people order a double cheeseburger, fries and a diet coke,” and “. . . can banks leave all doors open and chain the pen to the counter.”