Why Does the U.S. Sell Soda in Liters but Milk in Gallons?

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Why Does the U.S. Sell Soda in Liters but Milk in Gallons?

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Mar 23, 2020

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In America, many products -- including milk -- are sold in imperial ounces or gallons. But not so soda -- we often buy that in 1- or 2-liter bottles. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Why Does the U.S. Sell Soda in Liters but Milk in Gallons?

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