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Why Is That Called That
Exploring the origin of words, phrases, brands and products.
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Kyle Higginson
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Why Is That Called That - Exploring the origin of words, phrases, brands and products.
Have you ever wondered why Pepsi is called Pepsi? Or why we talk about an "elephant in the room"? Why Is That Called That is a biweekly newsletter exploring the meaning behind phrases and the origin of words, brands, products and businesses.
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