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A Coke enthusiast might say, "If a soda refreshes you, it must be Coke. You feel refreshed,
so you must have had Coke." This argument is flawed because feeling refreshed can result
from various sodas, not exclusively Coke. The supporter is erroneously asserting that the effect
(feeling refreshed) confirms the cause (drinking Coke), disregarding other potential explanations.
Similarly, a Pepsi advocate might argue, "A bold tasting soda is definitely Pepsi. This soda has
a bold taste, so it must be Pepsi." This is a fallacious reasoning because boldness
in taste can be attributed to many sodas, not just Pepsi. The Pepsi supporter is mistakenly
affirming that the effect (bold taste) is a definitive indicator of the cause (being Pepsi),
which is an oversimplification of the possible causes for a bold taste in sodas.