Sep 2020

48m 51s

003 - Twisted History of Coca Cola

Katie Charlwood

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Get ready for the twisted history of Coca Cola, it's got everything!

Drugs, Nazis, Institutionilised Racism, Cold War, Corporate Espionage, The Works!!

Hosted by Katie Charlwood

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