Author Matilda Phiri When we hear the name Coca-Cola, we immediately think of one of the most recognisable brands in the world. But behind that familiar red logo is a remarkable entrepreneurial story filled with innovation, marketing, risk-taking, branding, patience and the ability to think far beyond a small beginning. Coca-Cola was born on May 8, 1886, in Atlanta, Georgia, when pharmacist Dr. John Stith Pemberton created the syrup that became Coca-Cola. The first Coca-Cola was sold at Jacobs' Pharmacy for five cents a glass. During its first year, sales averaged only about nine drinks a day. Today, Coca-Cola products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories, demonstrating how a small idea can become a global business when it is developed strategically. So, what can today's entrepreneurs learn from Coca-Cola? 1. Don't underestimate a small beginning One of the most inspiring parts of the Coca-Cola story is that i...

  The Spanish-American War was a short but important war fought between Spain and the United States in 1898 . It was mainly connected to Spain's control of Cuba and the growing American interest in events in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The war lasted only about four months, but it significantly changed the balance of power in the world. Background During the 19th century, Spain controlled several overseas territories, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines . Cuba was particularly important because it was located close to the United States. Many Cubans wanted independence from Spanish rule. Several rebellions occurred, including the Ten Years' War (1868–1878) and another major uprising that began in 1895. The Cuban struggle attracted considerable attention in the United States. American newspapers published dramatic stories about Spanish actions in Cuba, increasing public sympathy for the Cuban independence movement. This sensational style of reporting b...