Why does Dr Pepper say 23?

Dr. pepper is actually a blend of all 23 flavors. All the flavors mixed together make up the smell of how so and so pharmacy smelled.
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What do the numbers on Dr Pepper mean?

They theorized that people needed a little extra intake at 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. The folks at Dr Pepper held a contest for a new ad campaign centered around the idea. The winner was "Drink a bite to eat at 10, 2, and 4!".
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What does the 10 2 and 4 mean on a Dr Pepper cap?

Not really, but at the time, it won an ad campaign request put out by the brand after research in the 1920s showed that folks generally suffer from a sugar low around 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Hence the need for a sugary, bubbly beverage like Dr Pepper to get you going again.
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Is Dr Pepper 23 Diet?

FLAVOR DETAILS

Diet Dr Pepper offers the same 23 flavors of regular Dr Pepper, without the calories. Try one today and enjoy the unbelievably satisfying taste.
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What is the oldest 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. 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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What You Need To Know Before Drinking Another Dr Pepper



Was Dr Pepper meant to be served hot?

In response to the rapid decline in soft drink sales soda companies see in the winter, Dr Pepper suggested you heat it in a saucepan to 180 degrees and then pour it over a lemon. The heating process eliminates the carbonation, so what's left is a sweet, warm, flat drink.
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What's 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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What happened to Mr Pibb?

[…] announced that they had been discontinued due to “low sales volume.” Aargh! It's Mr. Pibb and Jell-O Pudding Pops all over again. Companies seem to love taking away my favorite treats.
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What do the numbers on the bottom of a Dr Pepper bottle mean?

Dr Pepper used to advertise that you should drink its beverage at 10 (a.m.), 2 (p.m.), and 4 (p.m.).
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What Flavour is Dr Pepper original?

Slowly, surely, and very much on the sly, Dr Pepper of both persuasions stole the Coke-drinking hearts of many Southerners everywhere—and all other regioners, for that matter—with its signature spiced cherry cola-esque flavor that's practically made to wash down salty peanuts or a sweet pecan log.
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What was removed from Dr Pepper in the 1950's?

What is known is that Dr. Pepper became Dr Pepper (no period) in the '50s, due to the logo's illegibility. The period caused consumers to read the name as "DriPepper," and was removed to lessen the confusion.
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Was Dr Pepper used as medicine?

Like Coke and 7-Up, Dr Pepper was sold as a brain tonic and pick-me-up and was available at drugstores to cure what ails ya.
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Is peanuts and Coke a thing?

The story goes that this Coca-Cola and Peanuts combination drink/snack originated in the 1920's. Hard-working, blue collar workers (who did not have easy access to wash their hands during breaks) didn't want to get their snacks dirty so they would dump their peanuts into their Coke bottles.
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Is Dr Pepper a woman?

Charles Taylor Pepper (December 2, 1830 – May 28, 1903) was an American physician and surgeon, who is often cited as the namesake for the soft drink brand Dr Pepper.
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What soda came out in 1972?

1972: Mr.

Pibb was initially released as “Peppo.” The name didn't stick—PepsiCo was sued for copyright infringement by Dr. Pepper and the courts thankfully agreed. Mr. Pibb was born.
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Is there black licorice in Dr Pepper?

There are 23 ingredients to Dr Pepper – fans speculate that the flavors are amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel , carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon , molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato and vanilla.
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What two sodas make Dr Pepper?

Shortcut Dr Pepper
  • 20 fl oz (590 mL) bottle of cola (Pepsi preferred)
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) almond extract.
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract.
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Is Mr. PiBB a root beer?

PiBB was a form of root beer, a dangerous marketing mistake since Coke's goal was to capitalize on Dr Pepper's taste distinction. Throughout the late 1970's, Coke spent millions of dollars trying to bolster Mr. PiBB name recognition among consumers.
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How was Dr Pepper meant to be drunk?

Pepper website suggests heating the soda to 180 degrees in a stovetop saucepan, then pouring it over a thin slice of lemon (thin is keythe lemon can become overpowering quickly) before enjoying. If you can get your hands on glass-bottled, sugar-sweetened Dr. Pepper, you'll be glad you did.
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Should I drink Dr Pepper with a sore throat?

Avoid stuff like alcohol, caffeine, very spicy foods and acidic foods (like tomatoes and citrus). They are all potential irritants that should temporarily be avoided when dealing with a sore throat, De Santis, says.
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Can Dr Pepper give you diarrhea?

Spicy foods containing hot peppers are another cause of diarrhea. Capsaicin is the compound that makes chili peppers taste spicy. It is a potent chemical that can irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines. Avoiding foods high in capsaicin may help reduce symptoms and frequency of diarrhea.
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