7 Interesting Lesser Known Coca-Cola Facts That You Must Know

Coca-Cola or Coke is undoubtedly the most recognized soft drink brand in the world. But did you know some of these facts about the Coke brand?

Test your Coke knowledge:

1. Coca-Cola was Originally Made to Cure Addiction

It was created by John Pemberton as a tonic to cure addiction.

2. Coke was The First Drink to be Mixed with Alcohol

The American “bootlegger” age witnessed the introduction of alcohol punched with coke.

3. Coke Created The Image of Modern-Day Santa Claus

Santa was not his usual plump-cheeked, red-clothed self but more of a gaunt old man or an elf, before Haden Sundbloom was commissioned to illustrate Santa Clause, as we know him now, in 1931.

4. Coke Sponsored The Nazi-led 1936 Berlin Olympics

Coke was the official beverage sponsor of the 1936 Berlin Olympics held by Nazi Germany.

5. It’s The First Aerated Drink Consumed in Outer Space

Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger the “Coca-Cola Space Can” on July 12, 1985.

6. Coke Bottle’s Shape is Recognizable by Touch

Robert Woodruff patented and standardized the widely popular “bell-shaped glass bottle” for Coke in the 1920s.

7. “Coke” is The 2nd Most Popular Term after “Okay”

Erm. Okay!