Facts about Coca Cola you don't know

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 Coca Cola is one of the most iconic and recognized brands in the world. It's a popular soft drink that has been around for over 100 years, and it has become a part of our everyday lives. However, there are some facts about Coca Cola that you may not know. Here are some interesting and lesser-known facts about Coca Cola.



1. Coca Cola was originally marketed as a medicine


 When Coca Cola was first introduced in 1886, it was marketed as a medicine that could cure a range of ailments. The original formula contained coca leaves (which contain cocaine) and kola nuts (which contain caffeine).




2. Coca Cola is still made with coca leaves

While the coca leaves in Coca Cola no longer contain cocaine, they are still used to flavor the drink. The coca leaves are sourced from a company in Peru, and the cocaine is removed from them before they are shipped to Coca Cola's bottling plants.




3. Coca Cola was the first soft drink to be consumed in space

In 1985, Coca Cola became the first soft drink to be consumed in space. Astronauts on the Space Shuttle Challenger drank Coca Cola from specially designed cans that prevented the liquid from floating away in zero gravity.




4. Coca Cola's secret formula is locked away in a vault



The original formula for Coca Cola is one of the most closely guarded trade secrets in the world. It's said to be stored in a vault at the World of Coca Cola museum in Atlanta, Georgia.





5. Coca Cola has its own music

In the 1970s, Coca Cola commissioned a group of musicians to create a jingle for the brand. The result was "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke," which became one of the most famous and recognizable advertising jingles of all time.





6. Coca Cola was the first brand to advertise on the moon


In 2013, Coca Cola became the first brand to advertise on the moon. The company projected a 60-foot-tall image of a Coca Cola bottle onto the surface of the moon using a high-powered laser.





7. Coca Cola is the world's largest plastic polluter

According to a report by Break Free From Plastic, Coca Cola was the world's largest plastic polluter in 2020. The report found that Coca Cola was responsible for more plastic waste than the next three largest plastic polluters combined.



In conclusion, Coca Cola is a brand with a rich history and a global following. These lesser-known facts about Coca Cola give us a glimpse into the fascinating story of this iconic brand. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying the impact that Coca Cola has had on the world


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