Tag: soda

The cocaine fiends of the Gilded Age: New York stages an intervention for its over-the-counter drug problem

Post author By Bowery Boys
Post date August 15, 2014
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We once lived in a world when cocaine was in nearly everything — pain relievers, muscle relaxers, wine, fountain drinks, cigarettes, hair tonics, feminine products. It was therapeutic, a “nerve stimulant,” a natural remedy and an over-the-counter drug sold in a variety of forms and doses. The coca plant, to many, was “the most tonic… Read More

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Soda City: NYC’s role in creating Bloomberg’s favorite drink

Post author By Bowery Boys
Post date June 8, 2012
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg‘s latest crusade against sugary beverages in excessively large containers had me thinking about the origins of soft drinks. Most major brands of soda started in the South — Coca-Cola in Georgia, Pepsi in North Carolina, Dr. Pepper in Texas, Mountain Dew in Tennessee. Even the Big Gulp, an invention of the 7-11 convenience stores,… Read More

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