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Which came first: Fanta or Mattel?

Fanta came first, in 1940 (launched). Mattel followed 5 years later, in 1945 (founded).

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  1. First1940

    Fanta

    drink · launched

    Fanta was created in Germany in 1940, when Coca-Cola syrup could not be imported there.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

  2. Second1945

    Mattel

    company · founded

    Mattel began in 1945 in a garage, making picture frames and dollhouse furniture.

    Checked against Wikipedia and Wikidata

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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.