Instant Coffee: A Soldier's Cup of GeorgeHow a simple observation fueled troops in World War I.
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The Secret Life of ObjectsDiscover the unexpected origin of your quick morning brew. It starts with an inventor's chance observation in Guatemala and finds its purpose in the trenches of WWI, where it became a small comfort for soldiers. This humble convenience, nicknamed 'a cup of George,' went on to shape a global daily ritual.
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