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How PepsiCo Became the World’s Sixth Largest Navy—And Lost the Cold War Soda Battle

Introduction: When Soda Took on Superpowers In the annals of Cold War history, where tales of espionage, brinkmanship, and ideological conflict dominate the narrative, one story stands out for its sheer audacity and absurdity. It is the story of how PepsiCo, an American soda company, briefly became the owner of one of the world’s largest […]

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The Soviet Union: Rise, Dominance, Collapse – A Definitive History of a 20th-Century Superpower

Introduction The Soviet Union, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was a global superpower that reshaped the geopolitical and social landscapes of the 20th century. Established in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, the USSR was built on a foundation of Marxist-Leninist ideology, promising equality and an end to class struggles. […]