Sorry, What? Turns Out Marshmallows Were Originally Medicine

Dr Pepsi’s name isn’t just catchy: originally called Brad’s Drink, the newer name reportedly “derived from dyspepsia (ie. indigestion), which the beverage was supposed to assuage”. 

A 1907 ad describes the drink as “an absolutely pure combination of pepsin – for the ingestion – acid phosphate and the juices of fresh fruits”. 

And yes, digestive biscuits were originally meant to aid digestion too (seems our modern gut health obsession is nothing new). 

But marshmallows, which...