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What was Coca-Cola originally promoted as?

  • A healthy tonic

  • A weight loss supplement

  • A sports drink

  • An energy drink

Answer

Coca-Cola was originally promoted as a "healthy tonic" due to its stimulant properties from the coca leaves and kola nuts. The drink was developed as a patent medicine by John Stith Pemberton to help control his addiction to morphine.
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