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TIL Pepsi released a limited edition “Pepsi Perfect” soft drink that was used in “Back to the Future Part II” to commemorate the trilogy’s 30th anniversary. Only 6,500 bottles were produced costing $20.15 each. At Comic-Con they were given to people dressed as Marty McFly.

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