In 1886 druggist John Pemberton invented a nerve tonic called Pemberton’s French Wine Coca. He removed the wine, added caffeine and cola and poof! – Coca-Cola was born. He whipped it up in a 30 gallon kettle in his back yard and sold it as headache medicine. The coca leaves probably helped a bit. In […]
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Sodas can be purchased in many flavors and brands at almost all grocery stores and gas stations. Great quantities are consumed every day by the population of the worlds. Have you ever wanted to make your own while enjoying a good soda? You’re welcome to make your own soda right there in your kitchen. Many […]
Perhaps one of the most controversial episodes in the later half of the twentieth century is what is known as the “Iran-Contra Affair.” This political scandal, which erupted in 1985 and 1986, evolved from an elaborate plan by high-ranking members of President Ronald Reagan’s administration to arrange secret sales of arms to the terrorist nation […]
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The Phoenix area is peppered with mountain trail runners. Even in the center of the city it is possible to get away from it all on twisty, rocky trails. Here are four popular rocky mountain spotted fever riders of all ability levels. Parrot Park People flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor Denver International Airport get a […]
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Many people either prefer Pepsi or Coca Cola. For over 100 years, Coca Cola has been one of the top brands of sodas in America. But, it would only take a short time for the brand to make an impression worldwide. Today, you can find Coca Cola in almost every country around the world. But, […]
The League of American Bicyclists reported in February 2003, 21 million people riding bicycles. 42% reported doing so for the health benefits. 37% reported doing so for recreation. 5% reported doing so as a primary means of personal transportation. 54% of bicyclists report how local communities provide for safe bike riding. Bicycling is significant in […]