The Incredible Tales Behind The Planet’s Most Recognized Brand Names

Published on 11/26/2020
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Pepsi

Commonly accepted as the only contender to the Coca-Cola empire, Pepsi is also infamous for being its rival’s desperate nemesis. Still, Pepsi does dominate much of the United States’ sources for refreshment, being drunk at pool parties and work lunches alike. Prior to its current name, Pepsi was called “Brad’s Drink,” taken from its creator Caleb Bradham, who invented the fizzy drink in 1983 in North Carolina. While he may have named the drink after himself, everyone would soon come to know it as Pepsi.

Pepsi

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