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In 1876, John Stith Pemberton created a medicinal syrup in Atlanta, Georgia, that he marketed as a cure for a variety of ailments, including headaches, nervous disorders, and general fatigue. This syrup, which he sold to local pharmacies, was initially named "Pemberton’s French Wine Coca." It was a tonic made from coca leaf extract and kola nut extract, giving it a stimulating effect. The inventor believed that the combination of these ingredients would provide relief from various…
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