Episode
Modern Marvels: Soft Drinks
Overview
They account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the U.S. and have been quenching thirst for over a century.
Details
- Series
- Modern Marvels
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 30
- Air date
- 2008-09-29
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Soft Drinks is Episode 30 in Season 15 of Modern Marvels. It aired on 2008-09-29. The runtime is 44 min.
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