{"id":2059,"date":"2017-02-28T09:39:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T09:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12facts.com\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:04:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:04:45","slug":"red-bull-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12facts.com\/red-bull-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Surprising Facts You Never Knew About Red Bull"},"content":{"rendered":"

From a simple mixer to a complete energy buzz, Red Bull has been one of the highest-grossing beverages in the world. This doesn\u2019t only extend to the drink however. The company itself has become a well-known name at extreme sports events and as a sponsor of EDM music festivals.
\nWe all know this drink to be a real powerhouse when it comes to energy drinks but do we really know as much as we think about Red Bull? Perhaps not, well here are 12 facts<\/a> to change the way you view Red Bull forever:<\/p>\n

1. Thai Red Bull<\/h2>\n
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Red Bull was not always the same well-known brand that it is today. It started off as a brand called \u201cKrating Daeng\u201d which was originally hosted the beverage as a Thai energy drink. The recipe for the beverage has origins in That truck drivers which used to drink a similar and equally potent brew. The drink was originally made to suit long shifts of workers and drivers which needed to stay awake for extended periods.
\nThe brand only came to about when an Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz decided that Krating Daeng cured him of his terrible jet lag while going on business trips to Thailand. Eventually it was branded as berry flavored and sent into European markets which led to its popularity.<\/p>\n

2. Cocaine Fix<\/h2>\n
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Germany had banned Red Bull due to authorities finding trace amounts of cocaine in the drink. This was obviously either not intended or overlooked by the manufacturers when they used coca leaves as a flavoring agent. They had a strong stance on the matter saying that they removed the cocaine alkaloid before using them.
\nThis was good enough for Germany as on further inspection it turns out that it only contained a small amount of 0.13 micrograms which can pose no health<\/a> risk.<\/p>\n

The product is still produced the same way today so if you wish to feel the effects then prepare to drink 12,000 liters of Red Bull.<\/p>\n

3. Red Bull Actually Put Someone Into Space<\/h2>\n
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The person sent into space was not on a rocket but rather a balloon. The high altitude balloon took Felix Baumgartner 24 miles up into space where he then proceeded to jump out and break the sound barrier on the way down.
\nThe company produced their own special pressure suit in order to keep Felix Alive. It is safe to say that the company really does focus on extreme sports and it should be no surprise that the owner himself has an adventurous side to him.<\/p>\n

4. Different Kind of Marketing<\/h2>\n
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Most companies market their product online or through social media when trying to reach a younger audience, this was not the case for Red Bull. They needed to create a more intimate connection with their customers and sought out to pay popular university students to throw parties which were supplied entirely with Red Bull.
\nThe parties were normally thrown in unusual locations which brought many inquisitive minds and party goers. Soon older crowds caught onto the idea and soon enough Red Bull was being sold at nightclubs and festivals around the world.<\/p>\n

5. They Will Give You Money<\/h2>\n
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Okay, so it\u2019s not that simple but hear me out\u2026 Red Bull got into some deep water in 2013 for falsely advertising that their drink will give you wings. Most took this as a play on words and nothing more than a slogan however some were misled by it. The brand<\/a> had to settle a class-action lawsuit by paying 13 million dollars to its American consumers.
\nSo if you are American and bought a Red Bull in the last 12 years then you might be eligible for a 10 dollar refund or 15 dollars\u2019 worth of Red Bull products.<\/p>\n

6. Caffeine Addiction<\/h2>\n
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We are all aware that energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine. Not only do they help us stay awake but they give us a buzz like no other. This was definitely the intention behind Red Bull.
\nBut do you actually know how much caffeine they pack into that small can? Let\u2019s put it like this. If you were to take all the cans of Red Bull sold in 2013 then you come up with a substantial amount of caffeine.
\n475 tons to be exact\u2026 That\u2019s enough for 287 Honda Accords, 179 F-150s or one Boeing 747.<\/p>\n

7. They Own a Record Label<\/h2>\n
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Red Bull has branched out to the music industry, in fact this was actually a smart move considering that they sponsor a few major EDM music festivals around the globe.
\nTheir label is led by former VP at Atlantic Records. Let\u2019s just say that this man has a few pounds of knowledge behind his belt ready to bring to the world. Currently the best know group hosted by the brand is Awolnation who have entered into the top ten on the Billboard Rock charts.<\/p>\n

8. Hardest Relay Race<\/h2>\n
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Red Bull is not one to shy away from extreme sports and often likes to push the boundaries of what people thought was previously possible. This was taken to a new height when Red Bull\u2019s first foray into the sporting event world was the Dolomitenmann.
\nOften referred to as the toughest team relay race in the world, it consists of running, paragliding, whitewater kayaking and mountain biking. This is all completed through the beautiful Tyrol Mountains of Austria. I would definitely say that it\u2019s not something you decide to do in a spontaneous rage.<\/p>\n

9. Flugtag<\/h2>\n
\"Flugtag\"

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Humans have been flying for years in aircraft powered by motors but it seems as though that is not enough. Red Bull has now introduced a new DIY human-powered plane contest which has turned out to be more of a wacky show then a proper quest for flight.
\nTeams are encouraged to build contraptions which will help them glide through the air for the longest time possible. The goal might have slightly shifted with teams putting on a big show to get a crowd\u2019s reaction and more T.V coverage. The teams aircraft of launched off a 20-foot high deck which sits over a body of water. The judges have now introduced new judging criteria which includes creativity and showmanship as well as distance.<\/p>\n

10. The Not So Extreme<\/h2>\n
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Carrying on from the last point, Flugtag is not the only human powered aircraft event Red Bull sponsors. The Red Bull Paper Wings contest is a matchup of the globes strongest paper plane builders which include those who not only build crazy designs but also have the longest glide distance.
\nThe judges also have a host of criteria to judge on such as airtime, distance and aerobatics done while flying. Luckily enough this is sporting event has the least amount of injuries out of all the events hosted by Red Bull.<\/p>\n

11. Selective Availability<\/h2>\n
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Red Bull was not exactly welcomed by all when it was first released. This is due to the harsh contents it contains which at the time of launch were not entirely accepted by all the countries in the world. The whole idea of Red Bull being a safe drink was faulted when countries did some digging into the recipe of the drink.
\nRed Bull now contains the same amount of caffeine as a normal cup of coffee<\/a> and contained 80mg in every 250mL can. This has allowed it to be accepted more broadly among countries who were originally against the drink. Just to put this into comparison, a 500mL Starbucks Grande has about 300mg of caffeine.<\/p>\n

12. Red Bull is All Natural<\/h2>\n
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Most would not consider it natural in the usual sense considering the drink is still highly processed and it would be very difficult to distinguish the plant or natural ingredient which gave it its distinctive taste.
\nThat being said, it is more natural than Pepsi and Coke. The ingredients used are all natural and none of it is synthetically produced or manufactured.<\/p>\n

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