A History of Pepsi-Cola
(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. Bradham = “Brad’s Drink,” get it? By 1898, the name Pepsi was officially adopted. The name “Pepsi Cola” is derived from the pepsin and cola nuts in the recipe. But wait, there’s more!