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The vast number of off brand cola and waterproof fabric products would seem to imply that marketing is the operative force rather than the secret recipe.

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Knock off Coke that tastes just as good would surely hit at it’s dominance - you’d end up with a levelled playing field more like wine is.

Meh, I don't think I agree that they don't taste just as good (at least some of them). Really feels like it's just marketing.

> Knock off Coke that tastes just as good would surely hit at it’s dominance

Coke is all about marketing not the taste.

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