Trivia: How much did a bottle of Pepsi cost, according to its first radio jingle?
5 cents
10 cents
25 cents
1 dollar
The correct answer is 5 cents
So why is this answer correct? : Pepsi sparked the so-called “cola wars” with its debut radio ad in 1940. Back then, Coca-Cola was being sold six ounces at a time, so Pepsi began selling its product in 12-ounce bottles. Its ads highlighted the difference, with a jingle saying, “Pepsi-Cola hits the spot / 12 full ounces, that’s a lot / Twice as much for a nickel, too / Pepsi-Cola is the drink for you.”