Pepsi, one of the leading beverage brands in the world, was created by Caleb Bradham, an American pharmacist. Born in Chinquapin, North Carolina, in 1867, Bradham completed a degree in pharmacy from the University of Maryland in 1890. He initially opened a drugstore in New Bern, North Carolina, where he concocted a digestive aid called “Brad’s Drink.” This carbonated beverage gained popularity and was eventually renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898. Caleb Bradham’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication…