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by salamwaddah 1061 days ago
Coke had Cocaine?
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It had coca extract, it still does, but now, the cocaine is removed.

The extracted cocaine is used by the pharmaceutical industry, as a bonus for top level executives.

Yes, the last part is a joke, but it is really used in medicine as a local anesthetic.

Still does in trace amounts iirc.
Probably tasted better back then. Never been a fan of the present sugary liquid.