Thursday, 9. January 2003

OLD Muslim cleric defends Coke


One of Egypt's most senior religious figures is reported to have condemned allegations that the logo of the soft drink Coca Cola could be offensive to Muslims. For several days the rumours have been circulating that if the Coca Cola logo is viewed in a mirror or upside down, it appears to read in Arabic: "No to Mohammed," "No to Mecca."

¬>BBC

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