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,... more » 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.« less
Actor:Various Director:Hearst Studio:A&E Entertainment Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 06/28/2011 Release Year: 2011 Run Time: 0hr 47min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English