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  the term "soda" became a coined term.
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  The soda fountain became an invention,immeditaley benefiting the restaurant industry.
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  The plastic bottle was created, then came bottled sodas.
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  The beginning of cola drinks were created, amore carbonated soft drink.
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  The famous Coca-Cola factory was built in the Mid-west.
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  The production of glass bottles arose which benefited the enviornment in a huge way.
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  Soft drinks were distributed as a medical fix to some patients wih stomach issues
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  William Painter created the "Crown Cork Bottle Seal" which prevented the carbon dioxide from escaping from the beverage
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  Gas motored trucks and cars made transportation of beverages easier and quicker.
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  Vending machines became known which held multiple types of beverages making it more convenient
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  The first no calorie beverage was created which opened the doors to diet soft drinks
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  Aluminum cans started to be used for serving beverages which were easier to transport and sell.
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  The introduction of diet drinks became much more popular and consumed
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  Vending machines now dispensed aluminum beverages in restaurants and in communities
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  PET (polyethylene terephtlalate) bottles were created. PET consisted of "high performing" fibers and were less harmful to the body
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  the creation of the talking vending machine was created which made the purchasing of soft drinks easier and more enticing aswell.
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  The creation of caffeine-free sodas became very popular in the US because of the non-regret feeling people could now feel while comsuming soda
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  Juices and the production of organic drinks greatly affected the US so young children and extremely healthy citizens could enjoy refreshing soft drinks
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  Dry powders were created to flavor a beverage by pouring it into the container itself
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  The production of energy drinks became a huge hit especially among business individuals and also the teenage population
