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Where Pepsi Was Born in New Bern | Raleigh News
From a humble North Carolina pharmacy in 1898, Pepsi’s story began when pharmacist Caleb Bradham created “Brad’s Drink” to soothe indigestion—later renamed Pepsi-Cola from the word “dyspepsia.” It exploded in popularity, reaching 250+ locations across 24 states by 1910. A sugar price spike after WWI nearly doomed him, leading to bankruptcy in 1923—but the brand endured, changing hands and growing into a global giant. Today, the Birthplace of Pepsi in New Bern draws thousands yearly, celebrating how a small-town remedy became a worldwide icon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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