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What Are They Really Called?
There are many products out there that people call by a brand name, and not the actual product name. As a service to you, here is a list of such products...
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1. Vaseline
Product Name: Petroleum Jelly
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2. Rollerblades
Product Name: Inline Skates
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3. Q-Tips
Product Name: Cotton Swabs
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4. Kleenex
Product Name: Facial Tissues
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5. Tivo
Product Name: Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
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6. Band-Aid
Product Name: Adhesive Strips
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7. Wite-Out
Product Name: Correction Fluid
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