A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEPSI

Tue, 13 Feb '24
Coke competitor
Wed, 4 Jan '23
___ Challenge (famous taste test)
Wed, 28 Jul '21
"For those who think young" sloganeer, once
Wed, 17 Feb '21
Option in a classic taste test
Tue, 9 Feb '21
Product once advertised with the slogan "The choice of a new generation"