Some people believe on this date, 126 years ago, an Atlanta pharmacist crafted one of the world’s most famous drinks. But experts aren’t sure of the date when Coca-Cola was officially created — and that’s not the only misconception.
The story goes that John Pemberton used a copper pot and boat oar in his Atlanta backyard to mix his first batch of Coca-Cola.
Well, maybe not, says Mark Pendergrast, who’s researched and authored a book on the company’s history.
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