SEE AMAZING FACTS ABOUT COCA-COLA

Like so many others, John Pemberton, an Atlanta Pharmacy got inspired by his curiosity.

One afternoon, he stirred up a fragnant (caramel-coloured liquid) after which he took it to to his friend Mr Jacob, who lived some steps away. There at Jacob's Pharmacy, the mixture was combined with carbonated water and sampled by Customers who all agreed this new drink was something special. Under Jacob's Pharmacy the drink was sold for five cent a glass.

Later Frank Robinson, Pembertons bookkeeper named the mixture Coca-Cola and wrote it out in his distinctive script.

Up to date, Coca-Cola is written the same way in every bottle. John Pemberton sold 9 glasses each day for the first year. A century later, the Coca-Cola company has sold more than ten billion gallons of syrup. Between 1888 - 1891, Atlanta business typhoon Asa Briggs Candler secured right to the business for a total of about $2,300. He later became Coca-Cola's first president and brought the real vision of business to the brand.

Most of all, Coca-Cola was the first soft drink in Space.