They pop, they fizz, they refresh, they energize ... and they account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the United States.
Transformed from the neighborhood pharmacy fountain into a multibillion-dollar industry, SOFT DRINKS have been quenching Americans thirst for over a century. In this program, follow the bubbles to the headquarters of the world s third-largest soft drink supplier, Dr. Pepper, and take a taste of an all-natural soda at Hansen s, where only four ingredients go into every batch. While there s nothing sweet about watching someone sweat, witness how scientists at Gatorade collect an athlete s every drop to formulate the world s number-one sports drink. Finally, deconstruct the twenty-first-century energy drink craze and freeze your brain with the iconic 7-Eleven soft drink, the Slurpee.
From ginger ale and root beer to soft drinks made to taste like Christmas ham, join MODERN MARVELS for this fascinating look at the multifaceted nature of the soft drink.
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Director : Hearst
- Media Format : Color, NTSC, Multiple Formats
- Run time : 47 minutes
- Release date : June 28, 2011
- Actors : Various
- Studio : A&E Home Video
- Number of discs : 1
