But before we actually get started, here are some facts from the history of Coca-Cola. The first recipe of the drink was developed by John Pemberton and was patented in 1887. Currently it is the biggest-selling soft drink, while the brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is the most popular in the world. The success of the drink inspired the company to develop a variety of other related drinks like the Diet Coke or the Coca Cola Zero. Also, while The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) originally produced only Coke, currently it holds several hundreds of other brands.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the most popular myths about Coca-Cola, in a fashion similar to our list of what to know about Europe.
No. 6: The Coke Barbecue Sauce
Why bother having a glass of Coke next to your meal, when you could pour it directly in? Cook book author Steve Raichlen came up with a recipe for barbecue sauce which lists Coke as one of the main ingredients.
No. 5: Coke for A Deeper Tan
How exactly people discovered this particular ability of Coke is somewhat of a mystery. Next time you’re at the beach, don’t be silly enough to invest in a tanning lotion when you could simply buy a bottle of The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)’s Coke. Take the drink, mix it up with baby oil, and spray evenly. Apparently, it gives you a deeper tan. A sticky, deeper tan, that is.
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