Alana Wiliams-4.05: How Times have Changed

By _Alana.In.Space_

  • Coco Cola Founded

    Coco Cola Founded
    Coca Cola was founded in 1886 and only costed 5 cents.

  • First Bottles

    First Bottles
    The first bottles were created in 1899 and had metal stoppers. Before then, Coke was sold exclusively at soda fountains.

  • Contour Bottle

    Contour Bottle
    Ten years before the iconic "Contour Bottle" that we know today was created, Coca-Cola tried to stand out with a diamond-shaped label. In 1915, the design became closer to the bottle we know and love today.

  • The '20s also saw Coke bottles sold in six-packs for the first time, increasing convenience — and sales.

    The '20s also saw Coke bottles sold in six-packs for the first time, increasing convenience — and sales.
    Coca-Cola is the inventor of the six pack. They created it so consumers could bring bottles home with them to store in their fridge, and thus drink more Coke.

  • Coca-Cola ran the first of their iconic Santa Claus ads in the 1920s, effectively changing how people see Santa.

    Coca-Cola ran the first of their iconic Santa Claus ads in the 1920s, effectively changing how people see Santa.
    According to Coca-Cola, the brand is credited with helping shape the image of Santa Claus that is commonly used today. They wrote that "Santa was depicted as everything from a tall gaunt man to a spooky-looking elf." This wholesome version of Santa was the first time Santa was truly depicted as "jolly."