Here’s what 24 of the most popular brand names really mean
Soylent gets its name from a sci-fi novel.
Soylent — that meal-replacement drink that's a Silicon Valley favorite — got its name from the science-fiction novel "Make Room! Make Room!" which is about how population growth depletes the world's natural resources. In the book, soylent is a blend of soybeans and lentils.
Gap refers to the generation gap between adults and kids.
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The first Gap store opened in 1969 with the goal of selling good jeans. The name referred to the generation gap between adults and kids.
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Source: businessinsider.com
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