Sparkling Water Is Older Than The United States Of America - Chowhound

Static Media / Getty The name Joseph Priestley may spark some dim memories from high school chemistry class, since he's credited with the discovery of oxygen among other gasses. But this 18th century English scientist, with wide-ranging interests, was also responsible for a product you've most likely enjoyed on a regular basis: sparkling water. Whether you prefer your mixed drinks with seltzer, tonic water, or…