The surprising, lithium-infused origins of 7-Up soda
In short: Before it became a household name, 7-Up was a chemically distinct beverage. This video explores the original formula of the lemon-lime soda and its unusual connection to the Great Depression.
In 1929, Charles Grigg from the Howdy Corporation introduced 7-Up. The drink debuted only fourteen days prior to the stock market crash that caused the Great Depression.
The beverage was originally marketed under the name 'Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda' and contained lithium citrate in its formula.
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