25 Facts About Coca-cola

Coke is the most popular soft drink in the world, and its long history includes a number of interesting facts that most people arent aware of. In this article, well look at some of the trivia surrounding the Coca-Cola company, from its invention in the 19th century to more recent innovations.

1. Coca-Cola was invented by John Pemberton, a druggist, Civil War veteran, and morphine addict.

2. The Coke logo was created by John Pembertons bookkeeper, Frank Mason Robinson.

3. The original Coca-Cola recipe was created at a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia and was intended as a type of wine. When prohibition legislation was passed in the state, a non-alcoholic version of the drink was created.

4. The font used for the famous Coca-Cola logo is known as Spencerian script.

5. In addition to being a refreshing beverage, Coke can also be used to loosen rusted bolts, remove gum from your hair, and clean toilets.

6. The first sales of Coke were at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

7. Its estimated that ninety-four percent of the worlds population recognizes the Coke logo, making it the most well-known trademark on the planet.

8. Coca-Cola is currently sold in more than 200 countries.

9. Coca-Cola first sold for five cents per glass.

10. A Coke fountain dispenser flew aboard the Space Shuttle in 1996.

11. In the Chinese language, Coca-Cola means to make mouth happy.

12. Coke was originally marketed as a patent medicine, and its inventor claimed that it could cure headaches, impotence, dyspepsia, and morphine addiction.

13. Rabbi Tobias Geffen certified Coke as kosher in 1935.

14. Its estimated that over 10,000 Coca-Cola products are consumed every second.

15. Coke was first sold in bottles on March 12th, 1894.

16. Coca-Cola in cans first appeared in 1955.

17. In Hong Kong, Coca-Cola is sometimes served hot as a remedy for the common cold.

18. In 1985, the original formula was replaced with New Coke. Following a public outcry, the drink was changed back to the original formula within three months and called Coca-Cola Classic.

19. The bottling rights for Coke were originally sold for one dollar.

20. When first introduced, the two major ingredients of Coca-Cola were cocaine and caffeine. At one point, a glass of Coke contained nine milligrams of cocaine, but this practice was halted by 1903.

21. Coca-Coca still uses a cocaine-free coca leaf extract in its recipe, and this is prepared by the Stepan Company in New Jersey. They are the only manufacturer in the United States authorized to import the coca plant. They also take cocaine from the leaves of the plants, selling it to the only U.S. company licensed to purify cocaine for medicinal purposes.

22. In some states, highway patrol officers carry Coke in their trunks to help remove blood from the scene of auto accidents.

23. A 12 ounce can of Coke contains 140 calories.

24. Early Coca-Cola advertising helped popularize the modern image of Santa Claus.

25. The original copy of the secret Coke recipe is kept in a vault in Atlantas Sun Trust Bank.

To discover even more facts about Coke, I recommend that you visit their official website. Not only will you find plenty of trivia, but youll save money with Coca Cola coupons and learn about the wide variety of products currently available.