Coca-Cola was invented by John Stith Pemberton in the late 19th century. Afterward, it was bought out by Asa Griggs Candler, a brilliant businessman, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominant position in the world soft drink market. ¹⁾

The color of Coca-Cola is called caramel E-150d. It is manufactured by heating carbohydrates, either alone or in the presence of acids. ²⁾

There are quite a few varieties of Coca-Cola, including Diet Coke, Diet Coke Caffeine-Free, Caffeine-Free Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Cherry, Coca-Cola Vanilla, Coca-Cola Citra, Coca-Cola Life and Coca-Cola Mango. ³⁾

Frank Mason Robinson designed the Coca-Cola logo in 1885. He was a bookkeeper of John Pemberton, the creator of Coca-Cola. ⁴⁾

People suffering from gastric phytobezoars sometimes use Coca-Cola as a form of treatment. It has been found effective in about 50 percent of cases studied. ⁵⁾

There are about 10 teaspoons of sugar in each small can of Coca-Cola. Drinking it, we do not feel over-sweetened. This taste is eliminated by phosphoric acid. ⁶⁾

After 20 years in business, the company decided to start conquering foreign markets with its product. In 1906, it hit stores in Cuba and Panama. ⁷⁾

Coca-Cola has been sold in China since 1978. ⁸⁾

More than one and a half billion bottles of Coca-Cola are sold worldwide every day. ⁹⁾

The first carbonated beverage to go into space was Coca-Cola. It took place in 1985. ¹⁰⁾

Diet Coke appeared on store shelves in 1982. ¹¹⁾

To this day, the exact recipe of Coca-Cola is a huge mystery. There are only a few people alive in the entire world who can find all the ingredients. ¹²⁾

The iconic Santa Claus character featured in Coca-Cola's Christmas commercials was created in 1931. Its creator is Haddon Sundblom. ¹³⁾

Allegedly, initially, there was about 9 mg of cocaine per bottle of the drink. ¹⁴⁾

It is estimated that about 94% of the world's population can recognize the Coca-Cola logo. ¹⁵⁾

You can't buy Coca-Cola in North Korea. ¹⁶⁾