the pharmacy, a man named Morrison, was said to have created the name Dr Pepper, but the name's meaning and origin are lost to the dust, sadly.

The History Of 7Up

You have C. L. Grigg, of St. Louis, Missouri, to thank for this carbonated citrus drink. He had previously struck gold with the Howdy Orange soda, and felt like experimenting with sour fruit - namely, limes and lemons. 7Up's website states that Grigg spent two years finding the perfect formula - much like Alderton's concoction, it took time and care to perfect the drink. It debuted in 1929. Interestingly, the drink contained lithium, familiar to students as a chemical element and to thrill-seekers as a recreational drug.

This lemon-lime drink was a smashing hit, going far beyond the Howdy Orangesuccess. It was shortly after named 7Up, due to its slogan boasting seven flavors. Worldwide, 7up managed to become a true bestseller. Just before 1940, Grigg decided to rename his soda company The Seven-Up Company.

Even today, 7Up remains an absurdly popular drink.

The History Of Pepsi

Much like Dr Pepper, Pepsi was founded by a late 19th-century pharmacist. In this case, the intrepid druggist was a North Carolinian named Caleb Bradham. He briefly attended school to be a doctor, but eventually no longer had the funds; he then became a teacher for a short time, and then opened up a pharmacy.

Like all pharmacies of the distant days, Bradham's drugstore offered more than just perscription drugs and medications. It wielded a soda fountain for thirsty customers. Like Charles Alderton, Bradham decided