In a word: Tech names and a look at FANG
Amazon started out as Cadabra. But not everyone got the reference, and it didn’t help that people calling the retailer often heard 'cadaver' instead.
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In a word: The names behind some big names
'Pete’s Submarines' sounded too much like “pizza submarines,” so owners Fred DeLuca and Doctor Peter Buck first changed the name to 'Doctor’s Associates' before deciding on a more familiar one.
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In a word: How did you pronounce that again?
Take the word 'gif," which is an acronym for 'graphics interchange format.' People seem to pronounce it one of two ways, but its inventor has no doubt about how it's pronounced.
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In a word: Loan words bearing lots of interest - Lewiston Sun Journal
Our word 'cookie' comes from the Dutch word 'koekie,' which means 'akin to cake.' Sweet.
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In a word: SpaceX RUDs and other euphemisms - Lewiston Sun Journal
If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve probably heard the phrases 'long in the tooth,' 'getting on in years' or even 'over the hill.'
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