An early version of the soft drink 7-Up contained small amounts of lithium, and it was advertised as the drink that took "the ouch out of the grouch!"

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This statement is true. In the 1950s, 7-Up contained a small amount of lithium citrate which was marketed as a mood-enhancing additive and even advertised with the slogan "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda". However, lithium was removed from the recipe in the 1950s due to concerns about its potentially harmful side effects.

An Early Version of the Soft Drink 7-Up Contained Small