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Did a Confederate soldier invent Coke?

Did a Confederate soldier invent Coke?

John Stith Pemberton (July 8, 1831 – August 16, 1888) was an American pharmacist, and Confederate States Army veteran who is best known as the inventor of Coca-Cola. In the end, this led to the recipe that later was adapted to make Coca-Cola.

When was the first Coke made?

January 29, 1892, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Coca-Cola Company/Founded

Who invented Sprite?

The Coca-Cola Company
Sprite/Manufacturers
Sprite is a colorless, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first developed in West Germany in 1959 as Fanta Klare Zitrone (“Clear Lemon Fanta”) and was introduced in the United States under the current brand name Sprite in 1961 as a competitor to 7 Up.

Who invented Dr Pepper?

Charles Alderton
A: A pharmacist named Charles Alderton created Dr Pepper in 1885. Alderton worked at a drugstore in Waco, Texas, owned by Wade Morrison. Legend has it that Morrison named it “Dr. Pepper” after the father of a young girl he was once in love with.

What country is Coca-Cola from?

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Coca-Cola Company/Place founded

How old is Dr Pepper?

About 3 years (2018)
Keurig Dr Pepper/Age

Which country brand is Coca-Cola?

What was Dr Pepper originally called?

Waco
THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN ACTUAL DR. PEPPER. Once Alderton perfected his new concoction, it needed a name. Patrons originally referred to the drink as “a Waco,” but Alderton’s boss, Wade Morrison, thought the elixir needed a catchier name.

How did Dr Pepper get its name?

A: A pharmacist named Charles Alderton created Dr Pepper in 1885. Alderton worked at a drugstore in Waco, Texas, owned by Wade Morrison. Legend has it that Morrison named it “Dr. Pepper” after the father of a young girl he was once in love with.

What country is Coca-Cola most popular?

Mexico
Mexico is the world’s biggest per capita consumer of soft drinks. Mexicans drink more Coca-Cola products, for example, by a huge margin. Coca-Cola isn’t the only global consumer products giant that has found the Mexican populace ready to and willing to guzzle, chomp and chow down.

Is Pepsi owned by Coca-Cola?

It’s been a long time since PepsiCo just sold Pepsi and Coca-Cola just sold Coke. Both companies now sell juice, water, sports drinks and iced coffee. And in many of these categories, Pepsi is winning.