How Did Root Beer Get Its Name?

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Root beer got it's name because it is brewed from the Sasafrass root originally. The soft drink that is consumed today is usually made from a blend of syrups but we still call it root beer. Root beer has a long and interesting history check out www.wikipedia.com to read all about the facts of root beer. Every commercially sold root beer has a different recipe using a wide variety of flavors to give each soft drink their own unique taste.
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