Coca-Cola, affectionately known
as coke, is the best known soft drink worldwide. Coke is sold in more
than 200 different countries in stores, restaurants and vending
machines. This article will tackle the question who invented coke and
look at seven great facts about coke.
Coke was invented in 1885 by
John Pemberton. The original recipe for coke is still a secret today,
although several people have claimed to have worked out the recipe. Coke
originally sold well due to the common belief at the time that
carbonated beverages actually improved health. Businessman Asa Griggs
Chandler acquired exclusive rights to the Coca-Cola formula in 1888,
although the acquisition was very controversial. It was claimed that
John Pemberton’s signature (and others) was forged on the exclusive
right agreement. Regardless, Chandler was a ruthless businessman who
promoted coke very aggressively and made it iconic throughout America.
So now you know who invented coke and some other great history about the
Coca-Cola Company. Now let’s look at seven exciting and education facts
about coke!
Fact 1: Before 1903, coke contained an estimated 9mg of cocaine per glass. Now a non-narcotic stimulant is used in coke.
Fact 2: Coke was the first ever
sponsor of an Olympic Games, the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam. Coke has
been an Olympic sponsor even since 1928!
Fact 3: Coke has attracted some criticism as it contains caffeine and people may become physically dependant on it.
Fact 4: Coke was sold exclusively in bottles up until 1955. Cans of coke only started selling in that year.
Fact 5: The entire coke formula
is known by just two executive in the Coca-Cola Company. Others in the
company know part of the formula but not the entire formula.
Fact 6: Coke outsells most of
its competitors worldwide. Pepsi is the biggest rival to coke, and local
coke varieties in different countries sometimes outsell coke.
Fact 7: The number one hit song “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” was featured in a Coca-Cola commercial in 1971.
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