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Several of the world's most popular soft drinks originated in Columbus. John S. Pemberton, who in 1859 operated a pharmacy on Broadway, developed "French Wine Coca," the popular drink which was later marketed as "Coca-Cola." Claud A. Hatcher, also a pharmacist, developed the formula for "Chero-Cola" and organized the Chero-Cola Company in 1912, his firm introduced "Nehi" drinks in 1924 and "Royal Crown Cola" in 1934.
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