After the Bayer company introduced aspirin in 1899, it quickly became the top-selling non-prescription drug in the world. At first, it was sold as a loose powder. But sixteen years later, in 1915, Bayer gave us the first familiar aspirin tablets.
Limousines got their name from the Limousin region of France, where they were first made.
Leotards are named after Jules Leotard, a trapeze artist from France, who popularized the snug-fitting garment during his performances in the 1800’s.
The J.J. Heinz company sells more than 50 percent of all the ketchup in the world.
Resource:~~Strange & Fascinating Facts About Famous Brands by Charles Reichblum
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