Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacob’s Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. At the time, they would serve nine drinks a day. Little did they know that their little soda fountain would turn into a multi-billion dollar business. But did you know, one of the main reasons the […]
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Olive oil is a liquid fat derived from olives. They are a traditional tree crop that is commonly found in the Mediterranean Basin. The oil itself is extracted by pressing whole olives. This particular kind of oil is frequently used in cooking, such as when frying foods or as a salad dressing, and is often
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Horse meat is an integral part of many countries’ culinary traditions, particularly in Europe and Asia. Each year, the eight countries that consume the most horse meat consume approximately 4.3 million horses. But this is not something new, in most of humanity’s early history, wild horses were hunted for protein. But have you ever heard
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We know milk is a nutrient-dense liquid food cultivated by mammals via mammary glands. It serves as the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they can digest solid food. Yes, this also included breastfed human infants. But did you know that in the 1800s milk was virtually unsafe to consume? In the 1800s,
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The Coca-Cola Company produces Coca-Cola, or Coke, a carbonated soft drink. It was created in the late 1800s by John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia, and was first marketed as a temperance drink and represented as a patent medication. But did you know that Coca-Cola is actually kosher? In 1935, a Rabbi was given access
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A product’s secret ingredient is often kept hidden from the public eye to gain a competitive edge. Sometimes the ingredient makes a perceptible difference in how a product performs, looks, or tastes. Did you know that coke has a sacred ingredient that has never been revealed to the public? Coca-Cola has a secret ingredient called
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Each state has its law written and in force regarding alcohol consumption. But do you know what the legal age of alcohol consumption in the state of Wisconsin is? In Wisconsin, the legal age for drinking is 21. Still, they legally allow children to consume alcohol in bars or restaurants as long as there is
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Pad Thai, also referred to as phad thai, or phat thai, is a popular street food in Thailand. Its main ingredients include dried shrimp, garlic, red chili pepper, fish, vegetables, and tofu in a sauce of tamarind and eggs, cooked all together in stir-fried noodles. How was this dish created? The creation of this famous
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Many companies capitalize on holidays and public events to market themselves by creating hype about their products. Many particularly create buzz during April Fools, despite not being a regular holiday, like Taco Bell. But do you know how much the chain invested in promoting their company in 1996? In April Fools’ 1996, Taco Bell released
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The influx of Chinese immigrants at the turn of the century caused many frowns from locals, which led to the creation of laws to stop them from coming. They found a loophole in the law by opening Chinese restaurants. But did you know that there is a restaurant that is still open to this day?
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