Cough Drops. Why are they called 'Drops?'

I mean, If they're eye drops, then it makes sense, because it's a drop of water, but why are they called drops when its a solid object you put in your mouth.

My dad wants me to go to a concert with him. There aren't any good bands coming to our area. The only decent band coming is Black Label Society, and I don't even like them.
Jeff Beck is coming to 'The House Of Blues' but it's sold out.

I've noticed something lately: Our little group of friends on Newgrounds 'TheSilverGuitar, DanTheBard (9001), FurryOwlet, etc.) are starting to meet up on Youtube. What's next? We all become friends on Myspace or Facebook? Then we all have phone sex? Then we meet up and have discussions of Sarah Palin's Butt Nipples?

When Are You Ever Going To Need This Knowledge? I love WikiHow, pointless articles give me lols.

This Video Is Such A Fail...

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