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In the summer of 1893, “Brad’s Drink” hit the market! Brad’s Drink? What on earth is Brad’s Drink? Can’t be a drink named after Brad Pitt, he was born 70 years later. Let’s see…who by the name of Brad was influential in the year 1893?

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

The name was shortened to Pepsi in 1961 remaining the same into the 21st century but the logo has passed through many stages of evolution being tweaked and revamped while still maintaining the American image of red, white and blue.

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Awakenings: Coca-Cola Country of Origin: United States

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Whether you are a fan of Coca-Cola or not, its logo is eye-catching making it easily recognizable, so much so it can be seen in every country in the world (except Cuba and North Korea as of 2012).

Did you know? The first servings of Coca‑Cola were sold for 5 cents per glass. During the first year, sales averaged a modest nine servings per day in Atlanta. Today, daily servings of Coca‑Cola beverages are estimated at 1.8 billion globally.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Visit Awakenings to take a look at the name, the origin of the Coca along with Cola. When first developed, the two key ingredients were cocaine and caffeine.

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Awakenings: Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll

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Excerpted from Awakenings from Then ’til Now ( http://goo.gl/Xtj1c) by Sharla Lee Shults. Sharla’s passion for writing is poetry: Historical and inspirational. Become acquainted with her writing by visiting http://sharlashults.com/ where links are accessible to her books and blogs. Sharla previously shared A Woodsy Morning at The Write Room: http://www.thewriteroomblog.com/?p=1060

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Long live rock ‘n’ roll!

Awakenings: First Nobel Prizes

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This Day in History: December 10, 1901

We have all more than likely heard about the Nobel Prize, whether in school or reported via news media. Do you know how it all got started, by whom and for what reason?

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Very interesting story behind the founder of the Nobel Prizes. See @awakenings!

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Awakenings: After Pearl Harbor Rare Photos

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The rarity stems from most of the photos not being published in LIFE Magazine. Be sure to watch in full screen.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Life magazine covered the war with more tenacity and focus than any other magazine on earth.

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Awakenings: A Day That Will Live in Infamy: December 7, 1941

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It was sunny, clear to partly cloudy skies, no different than most any other day with a calmness that rests on a Sunday. The view looking upward resembled a pastel canvas with patches of white scattered about reflective of someone dropping a paintbrush. Unbeknownst to the early risers or those still sleeping in their beds, the brightness of the morning was soon to be reduced to ashes of grey.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Remember Pearl Harbor! Embrace the past, empower the present to enrich the future of America!

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Awakenings: All is quiet…tonight!

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Embrace the Past…

While World War II is raging across the sea, calmness engulfs the United States of America. It is the year 1941, December 6 to be exact and it is Saturday. This day appears to be not much different than any preceding Saturday evening. In fact, it is an ordinary night for the thousands of sailors and soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Pearl Harbor is the naval base of the United States Pacific fleet located on Oahu, an island offering its inhabitants bountiful pleasures wrapped in impeccable beauty.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

What happened next becomes a decisive pivotal point in history shifting the tides of the war. Return tomorrow for the rest of the story!

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Awakenings: Washington Monument

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This Day in History: December 6, 1884

The Washington Monument was constructed as a memorial to George Washington, the First President of the United States of America. On this day in 1884, in Washington, D.C., workers place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop a tower of white marble. It is the most prominent landmark in Washington, DC standing as the centerpiece of the National Mall. The monument is indeed monumental measuring 555 feet 5 1/8 inches high. Fifty flags surround the base of the Washington Monument symbolizing the 50 states of America.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

God bless America and all that she represents!

Awakenings: The music goes on…Leading up to the 50s

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Have you ever heard of Moondog, Albert James “Alan” Freed or Rock ‘n’ Roll? If you have heard of one, you should know them all! The man and the term have always been associated with the 50s. Did the hip-shaking pandemonium that ensued start with this so-called Moondog? Not for a skinny minute moment! Let’s look back to the decades before the 50s exploring the music that led to the discovery of Rock and Roll, Rock & Roll, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockin’ and Rollin’.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Some may think Rock and Roll, Rock & Roll, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockin’ and Rollin’ were only attributed to the decade of the 50s. Have some fun! Ask a family member or friend, even a stranger, when rock and roll originated and from what music genre it evolved.

Awakenings: The music goes on…Roaring into the 1920s

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The Jazz Age (Roaring 20s) and Louis Armstrong: Nostalgia reigns when you repeat those words to just about anyone growing up in the 20s to the end of the 20th century. The 1920s roared because of the high rise in popularity of music and dance. Cultural changes abounded!

Enjoy a taste of the music and dance within an excerpt from Awakenings…

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

What captures you the most about life in the Roaring Twenties?