When it was first invented, soda pop was a treat most people had once in a while for special occasions.

Now its a daily fixture in American life — in bright containers glowing inside vending machines, chugged from 32-ounce bucket-like containers at self-service stations and served as the default beverage in fast-food meals.

In todays carbonation nation, half of the U.S. population over age 2 consumes sugary drinks daily, according to a report released by National Center for Health Statistics.

Fat Thanks to Eskinder K. for the tip!

Half of Americans sip sugary drinks daily – CNN.com