Did you know that the 'S.O.S.' name of those powerful pot-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? 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! Softcover, 304 pages.
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