In 1957, James Vicary Falsely Claimed to Have Increased the Sale

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In 1957, James Vicary falsely claimed to have increased the sale of popcorn and Coca-Cola at a New Jersey movie theater when the owner flashed subliminal messages to "Eat popcorn!" and "Drink Coke!" on the movie screen during the movie.

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