What is the difference between a normal HTTP request and a REST request
<p>I'm facing some issues in understanding the difference between a normal HTTP request and REST request. I've checked a few request and responses and they look the same to me. If they are indeed similar, how does the web service differentiate between a normal HTTP request and a REST request.</p>

<p>And yes, I know REST is an architecture style that defines how to use HTTP.</p>