Dubbed the Biedenharn Coca Cola Museum , it houses an array of exhibits, photos, and memorabilia. The museum even has a soda fountain, where you can buy Coke floats and other Coca Cola goodies.
The fact that Mississippi is the birthplace of the Teddy Bear definitely qualifies as interesting Mississippi trivia. Another interesting tidbit of Mississippi trivia is that the state is credited with starting Memorial Day.
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More specifically, the carbonated creation was invented in a small, unassuming home on Keller Avenue. What are some other things invented in Mississippi? What are some little known facts about Mississippi? Is there any other interesting Mississippi trivia? Mississippi In Your Inbox spinner. I have yet to find someone in between. I definitely developed a taste for it early, before I was old enough to even attend school. The taste was so different with the sweetness of vanilla and the refreshing mint.
The next year, he opened his own bottling company called Biloxi Artesian Bottling Works. The thought of a bottling company brings to mind huge industrialized rooms with conveyor belts and warehouses, so it was very surprising to see that this well-known brand had such humble beginnings in this small white building.
Yep, root beer is actually made with roots and bark to give it that distinct taste. However, many artificial and natural flavors are used today to mimic the flavor because some of those plant parts are not actually safe for consumption.
Glad they figured that one out back in the 60s! Any product that has been around for over a hundred years is quite impressive. At the time of writing, the building sits unoccupied and is for sale or rent. Great idea? I think so. The building does have Private Property and No Trespassing signs, so use your own discretion if you decide to go by.
A historical marker is found on the right side of the building. There were even small, oval Barq's signs attached to trees in rural areas. Variations of Barq's colorful logo also appeared on cardboard signs throughout the s and the s Figure 5 as well as being placed on doors in stores and restaurants.
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