Pepsi fans just discovering drink's original name - it sounds like 90s rock band (opens original article in a new tab)

Pepsi was originally named Brad's Drink when introduced in 1893, later becoming Pepsi-Cola in 1898 and Pepsi in 1961. Social media users recently discovered this historical fact with surprise.

• Pepsi was originally called Brad's Drink when first introduced in 1893
• The drink was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 and later shortened to Pepsi in 1961
• Social media users expressed surprise at learning Pepsi's original name