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    30 Years of Crystal Pepsi

    en-usSeptember 29, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Its been over 30 years since Crystal Pepsi has hit the market.

    Its time to look back at an extremely thorough look at every single release, version and variation of this nostalgic, loved and hated Pepsi drink.

    You've never seen a taste like this!

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