Is Dr Pepper a Soda Drink, a Cola, or Something Unique?
                                
                                
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                                Created in 1885, a full year before Coca-Cola, the iconic Dr Pepper was introduced as a unique creation and has maintained that status ever since. This distinction has fueled a long-standing debate among consumers and industry experts about whether to classify it simply as a soda drink, a cola, or something else entirely.