How a Civil War Soldier Accidentally Created Coca-Cola
Did you know that America’s favorite soda wasn’t invented in a boardroom, but by a desperate drug addict trying to cure his own pain? In this video, we uncover the fascinating and somewhat dark history behind the invention of Coca-Cola.
Discover how Lieutenant Colonel John Pemberton, a Civil War veteran enslaved to morphine, turned his struggle into a global phenomenon. From “Pemberton’s French Wine Coca” to the accidental mixture at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta, this is the story of how a 5-cent brain tonic became the most recognized brand in American history.
In this video, you will learn:
How the Civil War influenced the creation of Coke.
The original ingredients (yes, it involved drugs!).
The happy accident that added the “fizz.”
How it went from 9 glasses a day to a global giant.
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