Can Diet Coke explode with other mint?

Yes, Diet Coke can create a rapid release of gas and foam when combined with mint candies, such as Mentos. The rough surface of the mint provides nucleation sites for carbon dioxide bubbles to form quickly, leading to an explosive reaction. This phenomenon occurs regardless of whether the soda is regular or diet, due to the carbonation in the drink. Caution should be exercised if attempting this experiment, as the reaction can be quite vigorous.