On this day, May 8, 1886, the first Coca-Cola was served at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta.

With slogans that have included "Taste the Feeling" and "Things Go Better with Coke," it's hard to imagine that Coca-Cola was ever intended for anything other than a refreshing treat. But over its 100 ...

Coca-Cola began as a medicinal syrup in the 1880s. A pharmacist created it to be a nerve tonic. It was sold in pharmacies which were social hubs. Later, it was mixed with carbonated water. This ...

The quintessential symbol of globalization, Coca-Cola was born in 1886 almost by accident as a medicinal tonic in an Atlanta ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Statue of Pemberton at Coca-Cola headquarters - NoyanYalcin/Shutterstock It's a fun yet familiar ...

Dr. John S. Pemberton, a pharmacist and inventor of patent medicine, sold the first Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. CPemberton’s bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, coined ...

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company’s world-famous soda has had quite the history since its introduction in 1886. Atlanta pharmacist John S. Pemberton originally touted the drink as a tonic, one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. glass of coca cola with cans - MAHATHIR MOHD YASIN/Shutterstock With slogans that have included "Taste the Feeling" and "Things Go ...