Evan Morris

About The Author

Evan Morris is the author of the syndicated newspaper column (and award-winning Web site) The Word Detective (www.word-detective.com). His previous books include The Book Lover’s Guide to the Internet, The Word Detective, and the forthcoming Makin’ Whoopee. He lives in Millersport, Ohio. Morris died at age 67 after a two-year battle with cancer.

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Books by Evan Morris

From Altoids to Zima

The Surprising Stories Behind 125 Famous Brand Names

By Evan Morris

Ever wondered what the Ms in M&Ms stand for?
If Scotch tape was invented in Scotland?
Why a cereal that contains neither grapes nor nuts is called Grape Nuts?
Who thought Gap was a good name for a clothing store?
From the Adidas we wear to the Volkswagens we drive, the dai...

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