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WORLDLOWJul 30 · Jul 30, 2026, 4:50 PM

Italy: recipe for ancient elixir, possible Coca-Cola precursor, found in convent

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In the archive of Florence's historic San Marco Pharmacy, a recipe for an "Elixir vinoso ricostituente" has been found, using the same ingredients as "French Wine Cola", the medicinal precursor of today's Coca-Cola.

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