Dr Pepper is the oldest major soft drink in America, predating Coca-Cola by one year. It was created by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas, at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store. Alderton loved the way the drug store smelled with its various fruit syrups and decided to create a drink that tasted like those aromas. The unique flavor is a proprietary blend of 23 different flavors. Contrary to popular belief, prune juice is not one of them. The name 'Dr Pepper' was chosen by the store owner, Wade Morrison, allegedly named after Dr. Charles Pepper, the father of a girl Morrison had once loved. The drink was first served on December 1, 1885, and gained national prominence after being introduced to millions at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.