Heinz 57. Brawny. Brillo. Charlie the Tuna. Morris the Cat. How did our beloved brands--their names, logos, looks--come to be? The facts behind the foods and wares are often amazing and always interesting. This little book explores the unknowns behind well-known pop-culture icons through lively anecdotes written and illustrated in a fun, page-turning style. And though the facts are often outlandish, each one is well-researched and aimed to impart real knowledge along with entertainment.
Charles Reichblum has amassed one of the world?s largest collections of amazing facts and interesting stories for his series of books, including the recently published Dr. Knowledge Presents Strange & Fascinating Facts About Famous Brands and Dr. Knowledge Presents Strange & Fascinating Facts About the Presidents, and for his "Dr. Knowledge" radio shows heard in 38 states from KDKA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.