Inventor's name: Edwin Perkins

Date of birth: unknown

Date of death: unknown

Invention: Kool-Aid

Interesting facts: American sweet beverages for kids. His father invented Jell-O. The company was sold to General Foods in 1953. Originally called fruit smack. Original flavors-Cherry, Lemon-Lime, Grape, Orange, Root Beer, Strawberry, and Raspberry. First factory was made in 1927 in Nebraska, Omaha and was later moved to Chicago, Illinois.