Interesting story behind Coca cola origin

By MindStick

John Stith Pemberton, an Atlanta, Georgia pharmacist, invented Coca-Cola in 1886.

He set out to make a patent remedy for headaches & exhaustion, experimenting with coca leaves & kola nuts until coming up with Coca-Cola syrup.

He first marketed Coca-Cola as a fountain drink at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, quickly became popular, in 1889 selling rights to Asa Griggs Candler.

Candler's successful marketing tactics led to Coca-Cola's global popularity, gaining market share in every US state by 1900.

In 20th-century, its success led to expansion, product development & becoming world's largest beverage company, selling products to over 200 countries

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