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> Always hated the name of that store. It sounds like a euphemism for Planned Parenthood. Back in 1994, Bezos wanted to call his new company "Cadabra," as in t
by cynwoody 8y ago
> Always hated the name of that store. It sounds like a euphemism for Planned Parenthood.
Back in 1994, Bezos wanted to call his new company "Cadabra," as in the magic incantation "abracadabra," but he quickly had a fresh brainstorm when his lawyer misheard the name as "Cadaver."
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