One yea later, Coca-Cola was invented, with Pepsi-Cola to follow in the 1890s. The actual flavor of Dr Pepper has long-since been up for debate—with comedian James Acaster once comparing the ...

“By the time [Morrison] came across Dr. Pepper he was married and he had a son,” said Summar-Smith. Coca-Cola was created in 1886. Pepsi was invented in the 1890s, but got its name in 1898.

And my most recent discovery is a new-to-me beverage that I’m now skeptically optimistic about: hot Dr Pepper. This warming drink was introduced to me through a viral video from Instagram user @ ...