Nigeria, June 24 -- The Claim

In a video circulating on Facebook and other platforms, Mudir Markaz Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory claims that Pepsi's acronym stands for "Pay Every Penny to Save Israel." The video, shared on Facebook, implies that the beverage's name or origin has ties to Israel. He adds that any penny spent on buying Pepsi products goes to Israel. This has generated heated discussion among followers and viewers, some of whom interpret it as a expos

Background

Pepsi is a globally recognized soft drink brand developed in the United States. It was created in the late 19th century during a wave of innovation among American pharmacists experimenting with fountain drinks.

The Findings

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