Dr. Knowledge Presents: Strange & Fascinating Facts about Famous Brands
Did you know that the "S.O.S." name of those powerful post-scrubbing pads stands for "Save Our Saucepans"? That H. J. Heinz of ketchup fame literally sunk his competition? That the inventor of the World Wide Web turned his back on fame and fortune? Or that 7UP was originally called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda (yummy!)? Dr. Knowledge gives us the inside scoop on our most beloved products and services -- their names, histories, logos, and looks. It's a thrilling pop culture revue! Book jacket.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1579123562
ISBN13:9781579123567
Release Date:September 2004
Publisher:Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 7.0"
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Have you ever wondered how different brands got their names? Now you can get the answer and the often fascinating story behind each brand name. Kellog, Post, Jell-O, Alka-Seltzer, and dozens of other brands are detailed as to how they started, how they got their name, competitors, mistakes, and successes. A fascinating read, it only takes a minute or two to read about each of the brands. But you will find yourself reading several at a time if you can put it down at all before you are done. Strange & Fascinating Facts About Famous Brands is highly recommended, educational, and fun.
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