History of Coke
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For 125 years, we have been refreshing the world.
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If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were to cascade down Niagara Falls at its normal rate of 1.6 million gallons per second, it would flow for nearly 83 hours.
Studies have shown that Coca‑Cola is among the most‑admired and best‑known trademarks in the world. In fact, it is documented that “Coca‑Cola” is the second‑most widely understood term in the world, after “okay.”
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A Short History of
If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were in 8‑ounce contour bottles, and these bottles were laid end to end, they would reach to the moon and back 2,051 times. That is one round trip per day for five years, seven months and 14 days.
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of an iconic brand and the company that bears its name. Since its birth at a soda fountain in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886, Coca‑Cola has been a catalyst for social interaction and inspired innovation. These unique moments in history, arranged in chronological sequence, have helped create a global brand that provides billions of moments of refreshment every day.
Thirsty consumers around the globe now enjoy Coca‑Cola Company products 1.7 billion times every single day—about 19,400 beverages every second.
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If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were in 8‑ounce contour bottles, and these bottles were distributed to each person in the world, there would be 1,104 bottles per person.
“Delicious and Refreshing”
1886
May 8. Coca‑Cola is created by John S. Pemberton and served at Jacobs’ Pharmacy. Nine drinks a day are sold during this year. Company accountant, Frank Robinson, names the drink “Coca‑Cola,” and thinking the two Cs would look well in advertising, pens the famous Spencerian script logo. The first newspaper ad appears announcing Coca‑Cola as a “Delicious and Refreshing
For 125 years, we have been refreshing the world.
Did you know?
Did you know?
If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were to cascade down Niagara Falls at its normal rate of 1.6 million gallons per second, it would flow for nearly 83 hours.
Studies have shown that Coca‑Cola is among the most‑admired and best‑known trademarks in the world. In fact, it is documented that “Coca‑Cola” is the second‑most widely understood term in the world, after “okay.”
Did you know?
namic Ribbon keThis is the remarkable story about the evolution Red on a white background
A Short History of
If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were in 8‑ounce contour bottles, and these bottles were laid end to end, they would reach to the moon and back 2,051 times. That is one round trip per day for five years, seven months and 14 days.
Did you know?
of an iconic brand and the company that bears its name. Since its birth at a soda fountain in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886, Coca‑Cola has been a catalyst for social interaction and inspired innovation. These unique moments in history, arranged in chronological sequence, have helped create a global brand that provides billions of moments of refreshment every day.
Thirsty consumers around the globe now enjoy Coca‑Cola Company products 1.7 billion times every single day—about 19,400 beverages every second.
Did you know?
If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were in 8‑ounce contour bottles, and these bottles were distributed to each person in the world, there would be 1,104 bottles per person.
“Delicious and Refreshing”
1886
May 8. Coca‑Cola is created by John S. Pemberton and served at Jacobs’ Pharmacy. Nine drinks a day are sold during this year. Company accountant, Frank Robinson, names the drink “Coca‑Cola,” and thinking the two Cs would look well in advertising, pens the famous Spencerian script logo. The first newspaper ad appears announcing Coca‑Cola as a “Delicious and Refreshing