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Why is Cheerios Called Cheerios?

March 3, 2018 by Lauren Dunn Leave a Comment

Like reaching for the coffee pot, pulling out a bright yellow box from the cupboard is just as synonymous with an early morning start. Whether you are two or ninety-two, for seventy-six years, Cheerios has been a breakfast staple, being poured into bowls all across the United States.

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Lauren Dunn
Lauren Dunn

Lauren Dunn is a contributor for Rewind and Capture. With a passion for food and wine she received a degree in agricultural journalism and has put this to use as a cellar apprentice from Italy to Sonoma. When she’s not in the vineyard she’s training for open water swims or catching a flick at the cinema.

Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: cereal

Why is Pez Called Pez?

March 3, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

There are certain foods and experiences that give you an unbelievably strong sense of nostalgia. For me, it’s when I see kids playing street hockey, when grocery stores start stocking their shelves with purple bags of Cadbury Mini Eggs and when I stroll by Pez dispensers on aisle caps.

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Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: candy, pez

Why is Tesla Called Tesla?

March 2, 2018 by Annelise Schoups 6 Comments

Surprise: we’re going to start this story with Elon Musk. You might have seen him in the news recently for some of his investments, ideas and inventions. He’s widely known for his leadership at innovative companies like PayPal, SolarCity, SpaceX and, most recently, The Boring Company.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Car Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Elon Musk

Why is Facebook Called Facebook?

February 21, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

Facebook is one of those companies that needs little introduction. Odds are, if you’re not a user, you’ve seen the movie or at least heard of the network. If you haven’t, I don’t know why or how you arrived at this post. Regardless, Facebook is commonly known as the most widely used social network in the world.

According to CNN Money, the platform maintains 1.4 billion daily users, which translates to $13 billion in quarterly sales. Yes, billion. For both. But it didn’t get there overnight. It has been 14 years since Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook along with Andrew McCollum, Chris Hughes, Dustin Moskovitz and Eduardo Saverin. And it has faced its share of controversy since then.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: social media, social networking, social site

Why is Udemy Called Udemy?

February 2, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

In the U.S., mandatory education dates back to the 17th century, when Massachusetts became the first state to impose schooling regulations. It was the dawn of the nationwide system we know today, where children begin learning early and education is required for personal advancement. And while the curriculum may have evolved since then, the basic principles haven’t changed much. These days, professional success is almost certainly hinged upon higher and continued education.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: online courses, online learning

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