Social media has made it easy to share food trends and hacks, some of which are fun,

while others are just plain weird.One unusual food trend that has gone viral is putting salted peanuts in Coca-Cola.

This food combination actually has a long history. It originated

in the American South in the 1920s when workers needed a convenient way to snack without getting their hands dirty.

Instead of eating peanuts separately, they poured them into their Coke bottles—and the surprising mix of salty and sweet flavors became a hit!

Thanks to social media, this old Southern tradition has resurfaced, and many people swear by how good it is.

The combination of fizzy, sweet Coke and crunchy, salty peanuts creates an addictive taste.

However, if you’re planning to try it, stick with regular Coca-Cola! Many people warn that using

Diet Coke or Coke Zero ruins the flavor due to artificial sweeteners

.If you’re curious, grab a bottle of Coke and a bag of salted peanuts, pour them in, and give it a try. You might be surprised!