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Reddit – the name “Reddit” is a portmanteau (portmantow), combining “we” and “read it,” to create a sense of community and shared information

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Did you know Dunkin’ wasn’t always Dunkin’? it started as “Open Kettle” in 1948, later changing to Dunkin’ Donuts in 1950 and is now the largest coffee and donut brand in the US, with over 13, 200 restaurants globally

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Pepsi – originates from Caleb Bradham's belief that his drink, originally called "Brad's Drink", aided digestion, drawing inspiration from the word "dyspepsia" (indigestion) and the digestive enzyme pepsin

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Coca-Cola – originates from the two main ingredients in the original recipe: coca leaves and kola nuts. Coca-Cola's secret formula is known as Merchandise 7X. The formula's name reportedly comes from its seven key ingredients which are only known to a handful of company executives at any given time. The formula is so precious that it's secured within a high-security vault in Atlanta, with its secrecy undoubtedly contributing to Coca-Cola's global fascination and allure.

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Starbucks – The largest Starbucks in the world is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, a 5-storey, 35000 square-foot location on the Magnificent Mile, offering an immersive coffee experience beyond the typical Starbucks. While in the Philippines, the largest Starbucks store is the Starbucks Reserve Hiraya in Tagaytay City, Cavite, known for its panoramic view of the Taal Lake and unique coffee experience

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Looney Tunes – brand name originated as a playful, humorous reference to Disney’s “Silly Symphonies”, aiming to showcase Warner Bros.’ music library and create a rival to Mickey Mouse

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Spotify – the name “Spotify” came about by accident when co-founder Daniel Ek misheard Martin Lorentzon’s shouted idea, later conceiving it as a portmanteau of “spot” and “identify”. As of the end of March 2025, Dionela topped the list of most streamed OPM artists on Spotify Philippines, with Arthur Nery and Timdionela following closely behind.

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Pringles – Pringles is believed to have originated from a few different theories, including a Cincinnati telephone book, a family name appeal, or the name of a patent holder, Mark Pringle, who filed a patent for processing potatoes. The mustached mascot is called Mr. P, and the brand’s 2025 Big Game campaign, “Call of the Mustaches,” highlights the importance of good snacks during game day.

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TikTok – known as Douyin (duh-yin) in China, originated from ByteDance’s Douyin platform, launched in China in 2016, and later expanded globally as TikTok in 2018, after acquiring Musical.ly

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Dominos – Domino's Pizza, originally named DomiNick's, was renamed to Domino's in 1965 by Tom Monaghan, who had purchased his brother James's share of the business and two additional pizzerias, with the three dots in the logo representing the original three stores