035 - Expression: The Last Straw / The Story of Coca-Cola
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The History of Coca-Cola
In 1887, Pemberton went to the US Patent Office and registered the recipe for his sugary carbonated beverage. He advertised it as an intellectual beverage with a peculiar flavor that delights every palate. Eventually, Pemberon sold the company to a man named Asa Griggs Candles for a mere $2,300. And that's when the business started to take off.
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