Coca-Cola
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Coca-Cola, also known as Coke, is a carbonated, sweetened soft drink which is sold in most countries and is the world's best-selling soft drink. It is often being cited as a leading global brand. The company's headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. Coca-Cola's main rival is Pepsi.
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[change] History
The product that has given the world its best-known taste was born in Atlanta, USA, on May 8th, 1886. Dr. John S. Pemberton, a local pharmacist, produced the syrup for Coca-Cola, and carried a jug of it down the street to Jacobs' Pharmacy, where it was sampled, pronounced "excellent" and placed on sale for five cents a glass. Coca-Cola was first made in Columbus, Georgia. It was called Pemberton's French Wine Coca and was sold as a medicine. The drink used to be sold at soda fountains in the United States.
Coca-Cola was first sold in bottles on March 12, 1894. It was first sold in cans in 1955. During the first year, sales averaged a modest nine drinks per day. In fact, Dr. Pemberton never realized the potential of the soft drink he created. He gradually sold portions of his business to various partners and, just before his death in 1888, sold his remaining interest in Coca-Cola to Asa G. Candler. Mr Candler, together with a number of other businessmen, formed the Coca-Cola Company.
[change] What goes into Coca-Cola?
The drink is called Coca-Cola because of the coca leaves and kola fruits that were used to add flavor.
Thinking that the two Cs would look well in advertising, Dr. Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, suggested the name and penned the now famous trademark "Coca-Cola" in his unique script.
[change] Coca-Cola's advertising
Coca-Cola was the first ever sponsor of the Olympic Games. This was for the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.
[change] Interesting facts
The name of the flavor base included in the secret formula for 'Coca-Cola' is referred to as 7X.
Only a few people know the secret formula for 'Coca-Cola'. They never travel together.
'Coca-Cola' is the most recognized trademark, recognized by 94% of the world's population and is the most widely recognized word after "OK".
Coca-Cola was first sold in Australia in 1937.
There are nearly 10,450 soft drinks from the Coca-Cola Company drunk every second of every day.
Although Coca-Cola is enjoyed ice cold around the world, in Hong Kong it is sometimes served hot as a remedy for colds.
[change] Other products
The company sells many other products, including other sorts of Coca-Cola, such as Diet Coke (1981), Cherry Coke (1985), Diet Cherry Coke (1986), Diet Coke with Lemon (2001), Vanilla Coke (2002), Diet Vanilla Coke (2002) and Diet Coke with Lime (2004), Coke Zero (2006).
The Coca-Cola Company also makes and distributes other drinks around the world.
