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Why ‘Useless Etymology’ gives you super powers, with Jess Zafarris

Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.

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Brand and place names with hidden origins

Jess explains Adidas is from Adi Dassler and Pakistan was coined by students combining regional names and meanings.

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