Within a decade of the invention of carbonated water by Joseph Priestley in 1767 inventors in Britain and in Europe had used his concept to produce the drink in greater quantities, with one such inventor, J.J. Schweppe, forming Schweppes in 1783 and selling the world's first bottled soft drink. Soft drink brands founded in the 19th century include R. White's Lemonade, Dr. Pepper, and Coca-Cola. Subsequent brands include Pepsi, Irn-Bru, Sprite, Fanta, and 7 Up.

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