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Did you know…

Coca-Cola was first marketed as a medicinal tonic

And Samsung started by selling dried fish & local groceries.

Here's a thread of unknown facts of your favorite brands:

Coca-Cola

1. Coca-Cola’s formula is known by only a few people and is kept in a vault in Atlanta, Georgia..

2. The drink was invented by John Stith Pemberton, a pharmacist, and was originally marketed as a medicinal tonic.

3. The original Coca-Cola was green, not red.

Nike

1. The Nike Swoosh was designed by a student for just $35 in 1971.

2. "Just Do It" was inspired by the last words of a convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, who said, "Let’s do it" before his ex*****on

3. Nike was originally called "Blue Ribbon Sports"? It wasn't until 1971 that the brand adopted the name Nike, inspired by the Greek goddess of victory.

Disney

1. Walt Disney himself provided the original voice for Mickey Mouse

2. Disney characters often appear in the background of other Disney films. For instance, you can spot characters from "The Little Mermaid" in "The Lion King," as a nod to the interconnected Disney universe.

3. Disney parks are filled with "Hidden Mickeys," subtle representations of Mickey Mouse’s silhouette hidden throughout.

Harley-Davidson

1. Harley-Davidson produced motorcycles for the U.S. military during World War II, cementing its reputation for durability.

2. Harley-Davidson attempted to trademark the unique rumble of their engines, known as the "potato-potato" sound.

BMW

1. BMW originally produced aircraft engines, and its logo represents a spinning propeller.

IKEA

1. IKEA stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder's name), Elmtaryd (the farm where he grew up), and Agunnaryd (his hometown).

Google

1. The name "Google" originated from a misspelling of "googol," which refers to the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. The founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, intended to reflect the company's mission to organize vast amounts of information.

2. Google has digitized over 25 million books to make information accessible.

Toyota
1. Toyota started as a textile loom company before entering the automotive industry.

Sony
1. Sony’s first product was a rice cooker, which initially failed.

Samsung

1. Samsung was founded in 1938 as a trading company dealing in dried fish, locally-grown groceries, and noodles. It wasn't until decades later that it entered the electronics industry.

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