COCA-COLAJohn Pemberton (1830-1888) invented Coca-Cola on May 8th, 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He had invented many syrups, medicines, and elixirs before, including a very popular drink called French Wine of Coca, which contained French Bordeux wine, cocaine, and caffeine (from the kola nut). When Atlanta banned alcohol consumption in 1885, Pemberton had to change the formula of his French Wine of Coca, omitting the French wine. He added sugar, citric acid and essential oils of many fruits to the drink, and the original Coca-Cola was created (named for its main ingredients, cocaine and the kola nut). It quickly became a very popular soda fountain drink. Pemberton became partners with Frank Robinson and David Roe, but the partnership soon quarreled. Pemberton sold his interest in Coca-Cola. Cocaine is no longer an ingredient of Coca-Cola, but caffeine, sugar, citric acid, and fruit oils remain (although the formula is a closely-guarded secret).
12 comments:
Great arch Gayle, and thanks for the history too :)
very artistic arch i like it how you used that button to make the rounding .
Interesting topic and great arch!
What fascinating facts about Coke Gayle. I'd never given it much thought before. Wonderful piece of design work.
I like this, fun colors!!
A fantastic choice and a beautiful arch Gayle!
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oh what a fun and wonderful piece!!!
wonderful collage! I collect Coke stuff, so I found the info very interesting!
What a great idea! fab arch.
Wonderful idea and beautifully created, Gayle.
Great arch! What a great inventor to pick and what an interesting story.
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