What is the value of exploring the unknown?Â
The Unknown is frightening to many people. But the people who have braved through and torn away from everyday life to create something new are often successful and remembered for generations. These people also often make a change in society for the better.
John S. Pemberton explored the unkown when he attempted to make a medicine that would cure common cold symptoms such as headaches and coughing. He combined several different ingredients - searching for the perfect mix. Although he didn't find one that would serve as medicine, he made a syrup would would later become one of the most successful soda brands to date - Coca-Cola.
Pemberton was a Pharmacist in Georgia who would help create ailments and relief for diseases.
He studied at the Reform Medical College of Georgia and got his medical degree at the age of 19
He asked for advertising advice from a librarian
What do you think the origin of Coca-cola was?
Why is it that many people choose to get an everyday job instead of becoming an entrepenuer/ starting their own business?