Unusual orgins of popular companies
This caramel-colored cola drink was created by an Atlanta pharmacist and sold just nine glasses a day.
Some companies spring from a single idea or a single innovation, while others take a detour.
Some of the biggest brands and biggest companies today were created from a detour.
Originally, they might have made textiles, soap or weapons. In at least one case, they were kind of a cult before planting their corporate roots.
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