[Answer] Coca-Cola has a distinct flavor specific to what fast-food chain?

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...Coke actually does taste different — and many would say better — at McDonald’s restaurants. This is largely due to the way it’s packaged. While the actual flavoring is identical to that in other restaurants, McDonald’s gets its Coke syrup delivered in stainless steel tanks instead of the more common plastic bags, which in turn keeps the syrup fresher.

[Answer] Where was soda first sold?

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...The “soda fountain” originated in the 1850s, when patrons would visit pharmacies to purchase fountain drinks to cure their ailments. At the time, soda was a carbonated drink with flavoring and medicines mixed in. By the 1920s, almost every drugstore had a soda fountain, where drinks, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas were sold. The popularity of the soda fountain came around the beginning of Prohibition, when people were thirsty for socialization outside of the home.

[Answer] What color combination is associated with Coca-Cola?

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...Dr. John Pemberton created the syrup for Coca-Cola in 1886. Thinking that “two Cs would look well in advertising,” Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, suggested the name “Coca-Cola” for the product. Robinson also crafted the logo: “Coca-Cola” written in red Spencerian script against a white background. While there is no official Pantone color for “Coca-Cola red,” the hue has become synonymous with the brand.

[Answer] What were attendants who worked at soda fountains called?

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...This nickname, due to the jerking motion used to pump soda water, was popular from the 1920s through the 1950s. Before soda dispensers came along, the soda jerk’s job was more tedious. The attendant mixed carbonated water and phosphate with flavored syrups at the counter, creating a variety of different sodas from scratch.

[Answer] Why is soda considered a “soft drink”?

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...The term “soft drink” originally differentiated flavored, carbonated non-alcoholic drinks from hard liquor. Soft drinks were heavily marketed toward Americans and recommended as a substitute for alcohol. While soda is by far the most popular type of soft drink, there are other forms throughout the world. Mineral waters are popular in Europe and Latin America, and Kava (made from the roots of a shrub) is a favorite in the Pacific islands.

[Answer] What carbonated drink is the world’s most widely distributed product?

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...Once marketed as a health tonic, Coca-Cola was first served in 1886 as a fountain syrup created by Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. It was bottled in 1891 and soon began its reign over the beverage industry. Today, Coca-Cola is the most widely distributed single product in the world. According to the Coca-Cola Company, the soda is sold in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world.

[Answer] What is another expression for “oppidan”?

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...1. Small-time player 2. Small-town resident 3. Small-scale modeler 4. Small-space decorator