Coca Cola's Secret Recipe Discovered? (KO)

Rumors are circulating that Coca Cola's

well-guarded secret recipe, said to be protected in a vault 24 hours a day in Atlanta, is out. The soft drink giant's recipe may have been found in a 1979 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, according to

and

. The publication is said to have a photo of an exact replica of Coca-Cola's original recipe and measurements of Merchandise 7X, the ingredient said to give Coca-Cola its unique flavor. This American Life has posted the recipe

. The Coca-Cola Company

is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia.