"Did You Know? Pepsi Was Once The 6th Greatest Naval Power In The World"
By Jude Obuseh In the late '80s, the world witnessed a trade that could only be described as the stuff of legends. It involved a superpower, a global soft drink giant, and an unexpected exchange that left people scratching their heads. This is the story of how the Soviet Union's love for Pepsi led to a trade that involved 17 submarines and some serious soda power. It all began with the Soviet Union's thirst for Pepsi. While we're used to the classic Cola Wars between Pepsi and Coca-Cola, this one was a bit different. The Soviets had developed a taste for Pepsi, and their existing agreement with the American company had come to an end. The problem was that the Soviet ruble was not an accepted currency for international trade. So, they had to get creative. Enter the fascinating trade agreement. The Soviet Union offered PepsiCo 17 submarines, along with a few naval vessels, in exchange for three billion dollars' worth of Pepsi products. Yes, you read that r...