How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more!   In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World.   Tune in to learn… -If Coca-Cola actually had cocaine in it, -About the “curative” properties of soda, -How the soda fountain began, -About the time people were afraid to drink cold drinks, -Why soda fountains were in drug stores, -How Coca-Cola began as a knock-off, -Where the cola flavor comes from, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Tristan’s book, Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World. Available on IndieBound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781613747223 And on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2I3yT70 (affiliate link)   --------------------------------   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.   For more episodes visit https://www.curiosityness.com/   Connect with Curiosityness... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/curiosityness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness   Get your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find Travis, the host of Curiosityness, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send him an email to [email protected]