Question 1

When did Coca-Cola start being sold in bottles?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola first began being sold in bottles in 1894, when Joseph Biedenharn, a candy merchant in Mississippi, first bottled the beverage.

Question 2

When did Coca-Cola become available in cans?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola was first sold in cans in 1960, which allowed for wider distribution and easier transportation.

Question 3

When was Coca-Cola first created?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola was first created on May 8, 1886, by Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia.

Question 4

When did 'New Coke' get introduced and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola introduced 'New Coke' on April 23, 1985, in an attempt to reformulate the original recipe. It was met with widespread consumer backlash, leading to the return of the original formula as 'Coca-Cola Classic' on July 11, 1985.

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