Coca-Cola Reveals Secret Formula in Exhibition

The secret's out.

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For more than a century, Coca-Cola has kept their secret formula under wraps until last year when reports surfaced regarding the whereabouts of the original recipe. The beverage company kept the formula vaulted away at the SunTrust Bank in downtown Atlanta, until now. Coke announced a new exhibition celebrating the brands rich history and coveted secret formula, offering the public a chance to view their interactive multimedia presentation and fake exhibition vault.

Watch this entertaining video promoting the upcoming event and catch the original secret formula below. What, no cocaine? [PSFK]

Original Coca-Cola recipe:

Fluid extract of Coca: 3 drams USP
Citric acid: 3 oz
Caffeine: 1 oz
Sugar: 30 (unclear quantity)
Water: 2.5 gal
Lime juice: 2 pints, 1 quart
Vanilla: 1 oz
Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color

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