New World of Coke

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The New World of Coca-Cola is coming along. Only a month before it opens! Here is a photo of the outside:
Left is the Aquarium-right World of Coke, white building.

 

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I actually got to go inside yesterday. Not everything is done yet. I had donated some items to be on display, so the Coca-Cola Company had about 12 of us come down and tour it. But-no cameras allowed! They took photos of us inside next to the display with our donated items. But-they won't release the photos until May sometime. I'll post the photos as soon as I get them to let you see what some of it looks like.
Won't officially open until May 24th.

 

[morbious_fod]

So what is this World of Coke exactly. I hope it's not like a world of hurt.

Is it a new corporate headquarters or something? Amusment park with a Hobble skirt bottle ride?

 

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It is a museum of the history of the Coca-Cola Company. It has items from the 1880's to now. It has some amazing items that will be on display. Plus-bottles too.
It is going to be a great place to see.

 

[morbious_fod]

That's what I kinda figured. That actually would be interesting.

 

[AiXeLsyD13]

I take it that it's in Atlanta? That'll be awesome!

 

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Yes-it is in Atlanta, close to the football stadium (Georgia Dome) and CNN Center.

 

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I am getting close to being famous...well almost, sort of.....I made a lamp out of an old Coke bottle years ago. The New World of Coca-Cola museum asked if I would donate it for a display. It had been sitting in my basement, so I thought, why not. Well-it is in a room called the 'Pop Culture Room'. And now they will have an exhibit of Andy Warhol's artwork (that had Coke bottles involved) in the same room as my lamp-so technically my 'artwork' is on display with Andy Warhol's work. How is that for (almost) being famous. I thought it was pretty funny!

 

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Way to go...I guess Andy would say this is your 15 minutes of fame...You got to love pop culture.. lol

 

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Hey Doug, You are my hero for the day being almost famous and all.[]