As with many brand names from the early part of the 20th century, the origins of 7Up (also spelled 7 Up and Seven Up) are clouded in the requisite amount of mystery—yes, there were seven ingredients in the first formulation of Charles Leiper Grigg's 1929 formulation, but the inventor never admitted to that explanation even though he had ample opportunity to do so. No, the only thing we really know for sure about 7Up is that like Coca Cola,...Continue Reading