Question: What ailment did the New Bern pharmacist who invented Pepsi hope his new elixir would relieve?
Answer: Caleb Bradham, a New Bern pharmacist, created his blend of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg, and other natural flavors—originally called Brad’s Drink—hoping to craft a tasty beverage that would also aid and improve digestion. That drink eventually became Pepsi-Cola.
