Fascinating Facts about Coca Cola
Coca Cola was originally created in 1886 by pharmacist John Pemberton.
Coca Cola’s original formula contained cocaine, hence the name.
Today, Coca Cola uses a non-narcotic extract from coca leaves to flavor its drinks.
Coca Cola is the world’s most recognized beverage brand.
The iconic Coca Cola bottle shape was patented in 19
6. Coca Cola’s red and white logo has remained virtually unchanged since 1887.
The Coca Cola polar bear first appeared in advertising in 19
8. Coca Cola introduced the first diet soda, Tab, in 1963.
Coca Cola Classic is the original formula, while New Coke was a failed attempt to reformulate the drink in 1985.
Coca Cola is sold in over 200 countries worldwide.
It is estimated that 1.9 billion Coca Cola products are consumed every day.
Coca Cola’s secret formula is stored in a vault in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca Cola has been a sponsor of the Olympic Games since 19
The Coca Cola Company owns over 500 brands of beverages.
Coca Cola was the first soft drink consumed in space, on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.
Coca Cola launched its first-ever holiday advertising campaign featuring Santa Claus in 19
Coca Cola has over 50,000 employees worldwide.
The Coca Cola contour bottle is recognized by 94% of the global population.
Coca Cola was the first company to use coupons for free drinks in the early 1880s.
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Coca Cola launched its first-ever ad during the Super Bowl in 1982.
Coca Cola’s iconic glass bottle is eco-friendly and can be recycled indefinitely.
Coca Cola spent $3.96 billion on advertising in 20
The Coca Cola Company was briefly known as the Pemberton Medicine Company after its founder.
Coca Cola’s vending machines were adapted to dispense free drinks to U.S. troops during World War II.
Coca Cola has its own museum called The World of Coca Cola in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca Cola has been featured in over 75 films and television shows.
Coca Cola’s most successful advertising campaign is Open Happiness.
Coca Cola was the first brand to reach 50 million followers on Facebook.
Coca Cola introduced its first aluminum cans in 1960.
The Coca Cola contour bottle design is inspired by the shape of a cocoa pod.
Coca Cola has been present at every FIFA World Cup since 1950.
Coca Cola once partnered with fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier to create limited-edition bottle designs.
Coca Cola was the first company to use the couponing system in 1887.
Coca Cola started its Share a Coke campaign in Australia in 2011, where personalized names were printed on bottles.
Coca Cola’s jingle I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke became a popular hit in 197
Coca Cola holds the Guinness World Records for the largest glass bottle Christmas tree.
Coca Cola introduced the first-ever interactive vending machine in 2000.
Coca Cola was the first company to produce caffeine-free diet cola.
Coca Cola owns and operates its own fleet of delivery trucks and vehicles.
Coca Cola is the official sponsor of Major League Baseball.
Coca Cola has its own line of clothing, accessories, and merchandise called Coca Cola Store.
Coca Cola has a special syrup manufacturing plant in Ireland to cater to the European market.
Coca Cola launched its Holidays are Coming Christmas campaign in 1995, featuring Santa and illuminated trucks.
Coca Cola’s most popular flavor variation is Diet Coke.
Coca Cola is known for its commitment to environmental initiatives, including water conservation and recycling programs.