She probably gave you Vernor's Ginger Ale. When James Vernor was called to the Civil War in 1862. Read More: Michigan Farmers Warn Heat Is Speeding Up Blueberry HarvestRead More: Michigan Farmers Warn Heat Is Speeding Up Blueberry HarvestLet's put this in perspective. James Vernor was 20 years ahead of the soda pop boom in America. You Had NO Idea These Things Were Invented In Michigan There are so many other things that were invented in Michigan or that came from Michigan, Michigan, that you probably were never aware of.