Cola

Cola is the most soda soda that's ever sodaed. The name is derived from the kola nut, which comes from a tree native to tropical Africa. The caffeine found in kola nuts was what was originally used to caffeinate cola. Extract from coca leaves was one of the original favorings for early colas; today, this flavor is replicated with artificial flavors. Cola is acidic, carbonated, and non-alcoholic. Its primary ingredients are water, a sweetener (typically high-fructose corn syrup), an acid or acids (typically phosphoric and/or citric acids), caramel color, caffeine, and flavors (typically artificial). Different cola brands have different formulas, and thus different tastes. Coca-Cola's formula is notable for being a highly guarded trade secret.

The introduction of Coca-Cola by American pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886 sparked the popularization of cola beverages. His recipe was derived from coca wine, a similar yet alcoholic beverage invented in France two decades prior. Asa Griggs Candler is usually credited with sparking Coca-Cola's rise to international esteem and market dominance. Coca-Cola is often seen as a symbol of American hegemony over the global economy and the cultures of other nations.

Brands... you know who they are

 * COCA FUCKIN' COLA, DUDE!!!!
 * BEPIS!!
 * RC Cola, I guess. (do people drink that? lmao)

Coca-Cola is from Georgia, and Pepsi is from North Carolina. In South Carolina, one's cola preference usually comes down to which state you hate more.

Pepsi was known as Brad's Drink when it was introduced in 1893. It was named after Caleb Bradham, the original developer of Pepsi.

Variations
There's vanilla cola (which is absolutely divine) and cherry cola (also good).

Clear colas are colas without added caramel color, such as Crystal Pepsi and the lesser-known White Coke.

Diet cola also exists for people who don't want to die before they turn forty (they still will).