The original Coca-Cola formula, invented in 1886, contained small amounts of cocaine extracted from coca leaves, which was marketed as a medicinal brain tonic to cure headaches and exhaustion; the company removed cocaine from the recipe in 1903 due to rising public concern about the drug's presence.
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Coke Used To Contain Cocaine 😳🥤 #history #shortsAdded:
When Coca-Cola was first invented in 1886, it actually gave you quite a kick.
The original formula contained extracts from the coca leaf, meaning every glass had a small dose of cocaine in it. It was marketed as a brain tonic to cure headaches and exhaustion. It wasn't until 1903 that the company removed the drug from the recipe due to rising public [music] concern. So, the energy people felt back then wasn't just the sugar and caffeine talking. Hit the like button if you prefer the modern version and subscribe for more brand secrets.
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