In my defense: I didn't try to write a scientific paper, it was about what could be a commercial against drinking coke /pepsi. In reality, perception matters so

In my defense: I didn't try to write a scientific paper, it was about what could be a commercial against drinking coke /pepsi. In reality, perception matters so no matter what toxins and toxic mean scientifically, once you link something to pesticides it's close enough for the average Joe and Jane. But I understand your point, people use them very loosely.