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From: mcdermot@unmvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Tradenames used as generic nouns
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Date: Mon, 25-Mar-85 10:23:58 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 25 10:23:58 1985
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> Jeff Lichtman's list of generic tradenames...
> > 	Coke, Kleenex, Band-Aid, Jello, Xerox, Frigidaire, Linoleum,
> > 	Formica, Vaseline, Q-Tip, Saran Wrap
> > Can anyone think of any I have left out?
> 
> How about Zipper Velcro Rolodex "Unix"
> [formatting liberties taken]

How about aspirin?
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