When was Crush soda invented?

It was created in 1911 by beverage and extract chemist Neil C. Ward. Most flavors of Crush are caffeine-free.
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How did Crush soda get its name?

The “crush” part of “Ward's Orange Crush” was kept in the name to refer to the process of extracting oils from orange skins to achieve the drink's signature flavor. At the time, orange pulp—without the juice—was added to the recipe, and in 1921, real juice was finally introduced.
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When was the 1st soda invented?

In 1767, the first drinkable, man made glass of carbonated water was created by Englishmen, Dr. Joseph Priestley.
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What was the original flavor of Crush?

As the original orange soda, Crush has been delighting consumers with a wide range of crowd-pleasing fruity flavors. Available in Orange, Grape, Strawberry, Pineapple, Watermelon, Grapefruit and Peach, Crush has enough variety for the whole family to enjoy.
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Who invented Crush soda?

In 1911, Clayton J. Howel, president and founder of the Orange Crush Company, partnered with Neil C. Ward and incorporated the company. Ward made the recipe for Orange Crush.
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What was the first flavor of soda?

Dr Pepper was created in 1885 and believed to be the first soda as we know it today followed by Coca-Cola one year later.
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What was the first soft drink?

The first marketed soft drinks appeared in the 17th century as a mixture of water and lemon juice sweetened with honey. In 1676 the Compagnie de Limonadiers was formed in Paris and granted a monopoly for the sale of its products. Vendors carried tanks on their backs from which they dispensed cups of lemonade.
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How many flavors of Crush soda are there?

Available in Orange, Grape, Strawberry, Pineapple, Watermelon, Peach, Grapefruit and Zero Sugar Orange, Crush has enough variety for the whole family to enjoy.
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What is the oldest soda pop?

Created in 1866, Vernon's Ginger Ale is the oldest soda pop in America. Vernor's is located in Michigan and was created by James Vernor. The unique flavor was actually created on accident by leaving the soda pop encased in wood while he went off to war.
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Is Dr. Pepper Older than Coke?

Dr Pepper is actually one year older than Coca-Cola, and although its museum is somewhat less flashy than the Coke museum in Atlanta, its history is no less rich. What is this? In 1885, pharmacist Charles Alderton invented the beverage at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store.
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What soft drink was invented in 1892?

Pemberton created "Coca-Cola" in Atlanta, Georgia. 1892: William Painter invented the crown bottle cap. 1898: Caleb Bradham invented "Pepsi-Cola." 1899: The first patent was issued for a glass blowing machine used to produce glass bottles.
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Why is Fanta orange?

The modern version of Fanta

The Fanta we know now was born in Naples, Italy, where in 1955 Coca-Colabegan using local citrus to formulate the now famous orange flavour. “Everything that we do has fruit at the heart of it,” said brand manager Josh Gonski.
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What happened Orange Crush?

For the past 10 years, the Orange Crush Festival has been held near Savannah on Tybee Island, but organizers say they plan to relocate the multi-day event this year due to “civil rights violations and political injustices.” The festival is now tentatively scheduled for the weekend of June 18 – 20.
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Is Slice soda still available?

The name is retro; the beverage is not. Here's some heartbreaking news: The fruit-flavored soda brand Slice has been discontinued… for nearly a decade.
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What are the 23 flavors in Dr Pepper?

What are the 23 flavors? The 23 flavors are cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto (almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
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Who invented Sprite?

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.
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Do Sprite and 7UP taste the same?

While a can of 7UP has the same amount of calories as a can of Sprite and boasts the same all-natural, lemon-lime flavor, they're quite distinct from each other in a number of ways, starting with their histories (via 7UP and The Coca-Cola Company).
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What soda has the most caffeine?

Jolt Cola - by far the most well-known higher caffeinated soda.
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Is Pepsi older than Coke?

Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893. Both companies have long histories, and each has had some ups and downs along the way.
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What is the oldest drink?

Mead — the world's oldest alcoholic drink — is fast becoming the new drink of choice for experimental cocktail lovers. English Heritage sells more mead in the UK than anyone else.
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What is the most popular soda?

Coca-Cola has been the most popular soda brand in the U.S. and around the world for decades, and it continued its dominance last year.
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