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The History of Soft Drinks

17 min • 29 januari 2025

One of the most popular categories of beverage in the world today is soft drinks.

Soft drinks can be found almost everywhere in every country, from corner stores to restaurants to vending machines.

Unlike other popular beverages, soft drinks are a rather recent invention, despite there being early antecedents to soft drinks that go back to antiquity.

Learn more about soft drinks, their origins and how they became so popular on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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