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Where was the first glass of Coca-Cola sold?

  • At Pemberton’s home

  • Jacobs' Pharmacy

  • In a local supermarket

  • At a soda fountain

Answer

The first glass of Coca-Cola was sold at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1886. Originally marketed as a "tonic" and touted for its medicinal properties, it contained ingredients such as cocaine and was consumed for its stimulating effects. Its inventor, Dr. John S. Pemberton, aimed to create a beverage that would aid digestion and alleviate headaches.
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