Sunday, October 19, 2008

Fun Facts About North Carolina

I love living in North Carolina, and I love the proud history of this fine state.  Did you know:

Pepsi Cola was invented right here in North Carolina in 1893?  Did you also know that it was originally called Brad's Drink?

Krispy Kreme is also a native of North Carolina and still provides the best, hot doughnuts to the country.

Texas Pete, the best hot sauce on the market, was also invented right here in North Carolina (not Texas).  Originally the sauce was called "Mexican Joe" but the inventor's father insisted that it have an American name, and thus Texas Pete was born.

Oh, and lastly, Hardees restaurant (home of the Thickburger) is a North Carolina original. 

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