Who is older Coke or Pepsi?

Coke came before Pepsi, although only by a few years. Dr. John S. Pemberton
John S. Pemberton
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 May 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become Coca-Cola, but sold his rights to the drink shortly before his death.
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created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893.
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What is the oldest soda company?

Schweppes started in 1783

According to Coca-Cola, which owns the distributing rights to Schweppes in much of Europe and Asia, he later moved its headquarters to England. At 239 years of age and counting, Schweppes is not only the oldest soda brand in existence but the first bottled soft drink, period (via RFDTV).
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What is the 2 oldest soda?

9 Oldest Sodas in the World
  • Pepsi. Year Created: 1893. ...
  • Coca-Cola. Year Created: 1886. ...
  • Dr Pepper. Year Created: 1885. ...
  • Moxie. Year Created: 1885. ...
  • Fioravanti. Year Created: 1878. ...
  • Hires Root Beer. Year Created: c. ...
  • Vernors Ginger Ale. Year Created: 1866. ...
  • Schweppes. Year Created: 1783. Country of Origin: Geneva, Switzerland.
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Is Coca Cola the oldest drink?

Schweppes (1783)

The oldest soda brand still on the market today is none other than Schweppes. Schweppes was founded initially in 1783 when Jacob Schweppes created carbonated mineral water (via Coca-Cola).
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Did Pepsi copy Coke?

The history is clear in the cola wars. Coca-Cola invents something and Pepsi appears to copy it. From their initial offerings in the late 1880s, to their diet concoctions, to the masculine diet drinks (Zero and Max).
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Coke Vs Pepsi



Who won Pepsi or Coke?

That idea was the Pepsi Challenge. Pepsi went inside malls around the country and invited people to do a blind taste test between Coke and Pepsi. The results were remarkable; people picked Pepsi over Coke by a significant margin.
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Why is it called 7up?

The origin of the revised name is unclear. Britvic claims that the name comes from the seven main ingredients in the drink, while others have claimed that the number was a coded reference to the lithium contained in the original recipe, which has an atomic mass of 7.
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What is the oldest known drink?

Dating back thousands of years, mead is an alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with various fruits or spices. It was once thought to be the drink of the gods, falling from the Heavens as dew and then gathered by bees. Mead was also believed to improve health and prolong life.
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How old is Dr Pepper?

Dr Pepper is America's unique flavor and was created, manufactured and sold beginning in 1885 in the Central Texas town of Waco.
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Is Dr Pepper older than Coke?

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 is the most popular soda?

It is no surprise here, but the number one most popular soft drink is hands down Coca-Cola Classic. Manufactured by the largest soft drink beverage company in the world, Coke is the staple of the Coca-Cola Company. Crisp, delicious, and super refreshing, Coca-Cola Original is an all-time favorite.
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Was Coke the first soda?

Schweppe, formed Schweppes in 1783 and selling the world's first bottled soft drink. Soft drink brands founded in the 19th century include R. White's Lemonade in 1845, Dr Pepper in 1885 and Coca-Cola in 1886.
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Did Pepsi or Coke come first?

Coke came before Pepsi, although only by a few years. Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893.
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What is the oldest popular soda?

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.
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What is America's oldest drink?

Peychaud called his concoction the Sazerac Cocktail because of the spirit he used and the vessel he served it in. Therefore the Sazerac Cocktail created by Peychaud, is known as the oldest cocktail in America.
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How old is vodka?

Some claim that it originated as early as the 8th or 9th century in either Poland or Russia. Regardless of when or where it originated, a liquor called vodka was present in Russia during the 14th century.
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What did 1400 people drink?

All classes commonly drank ale or beer. Milk was also available, but usually reserved for younger people. Wine was imported from France and Italy for those with money.
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What did 1500 people drink?

In the 16th century people often drank ale or beer. Young children drank milk. Water was often too dirty to drink. People only drank it if it came from a pure source.
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Is 7 Up fake Sprite?

Yes, 7UP and Sprite are very similar; both have a sweet lemon-lime flavor. The main difference between the two soft drinks is that 7UP has a slightly more intense flavor, while Sprite has a slightly more mild flavor.
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Why is it called a Sprite?

Etymology. In the early 1940s, Coca-Cola started running an advertising campaign featuring an elf-like figure called “Sprite Boy” (see sprite (“elf”)). The name originated from the previous Coca-Cola campaign, but it was a focus group that ultimately chose the name “Sprite”.
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Why is Fanta called Fanta?

To keep the operation running, the German-born head of the local operation, Max Keith, came up with a way to mix whey and apple fibre with whatever seasonal fruit was available. The result was a soda a bit like ginger ale. Max marketed this new drink under the name Fanta, a shortening of the German word 'fantasie'.
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Who drinks more Coke or Pepsi?

In 2021, Coca-Cola was ranked as the leading carbonated soft drink (CSD) company in the United States with a volume share of 46.3 percent.
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Does Pepsi taste better than Coke?

When sampled blindly, the majority of our Test Kitchen team preferred Pepsi. In our test, Pepsi got more votes thanks to how darn refreshing this soft drink is. It's sweet, of course, but it's also got a little something extra. Pepsi has a slight citrusy tang that makes it taste crisp and delicious.
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