Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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A recruiting poster for the “True Sons of Freedom” encouraged African Americans to enlist. In fact,