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History of Coca-Cola by Evan Dyner
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Origin of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola originated in 1886 from a pharmacist from Atlanta called John S. Pemberton, at the Pemberton Chemical Company, which he owns. Frank Robinson, John's bookkeeper, decided on the name of Coke, writing it in a flowy way that we now see today. Coke was originally sold as a tonic to cure most things, he based it on cocaine from coca leaf and caffeine extracts from the kola nut. The cocaine was later taken out in 1903.
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The Transfer of The Coca-Cola Company
In 1891, a different pharmacist from Atlanta gained possession of the business. His name was Asa Griggs Candler, and he had to pay $2,300 and had to exchange a few proprietary rights to obtain possession of the company. He then incorporated Coca-Cola as a company in 1892.
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The trademark and Registration of Coa-Cola
Coca-Cola was trademarked and registered in the U.S. Patent Office in 1893, but the trademark "Coke" was originally used in advertising in 1941 and was then registered in 1945.
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After WWII
After WWII, Coke purchased the rights to Fanta, a drink that originated in Germany and was also a Soft drink. Coke also partnered with McDonald's to gain more profit.
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