Pepsi lovers are just learning the meaning behind the name - and they're mind-blown
The reason behind Pepsi has its name has been revealed, leaving some fizzy drink lovers mind-blown by the revelation.
Fans of Pepsi are surprised to learn about where the name actually comes from.
The popular fizzy drink was first created in 1893 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham and was originally called Brad's Drink.
Bradham devised the popular soda in his North Carolina drug store and the original recipe included sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg and other ingredients.
In 1898, Brad's Drink was renamed to Pepsi-Cola, and by 1903 it was being sold in pharmacies across North Carolina. In 1961, the name was shortened to just Pepsi.
Now, fans are amazed to learn where the name 'Pepsi' actually comes from.
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It turns out, it's derived from the word "dyspepsia", which means indigestion.
One social media user said: "I was today years old when I learned that." Another admitted they had no idea about the origin of the name.
Its first slogan was "Exhilarating, Invigorating, Aids Digestion".
Then in 1961, Caleb dropped Cola from the name so the drink could reflect the health benefits of the beverage.
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Some people thought the name came from pepsin, the chief digestive enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
It has been reported Pepsi has 10 more calories and two more grams of sugar and carbohydrates than Coca-Cola.
Some regions recently reduced the sugar, replacing it with the artificial sweeteners.
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