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TIL that in 1905 Coca-Cola revealed the secret formula of their beverage to Rabbi Tobias Geffen, on condition that he not divulge it, so that he could determine whether it was kosher. He required a couple of tweeks, but was then able to certify Coca-Cola as kosher.

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