Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the first product to have a bar code?

  1. Cadbury's chocolate

  2. Coca-Cola

  3. Pepsi

  4. Wrigley's gum
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Explanation

Wrigley's gum became the first product to feature a UPC bar code when it was scanned at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio on June 26, 1974. This historic purchase marked the beginning of the Universal Product Code system that revolutionized retail checkout and inventory management. The 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum was chosen specifically because of its consistent size and packaging.

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