Who invented Coca-Cola?

Whether you call it call it soda or pop is really no concern of mine. But when it comes to Coca-Cola vs. Coke? Actually, really don't care about that either, but I do enjoy myself an ice-cold Coke, ideally from the fountain with those little pieces of ice.

It's one of the most recognizable and profitable brands in the world. The last time they counted, nearly 2 billion Coke products were being served per day — and that was a while ago.

Of course, today there are about a billion different variations on the original recipe. Who came up with that recipe and sparked a worldwide behemoth?