but then again, too few to mention.
From the New York Public Library challenge. See all 46 entries (closed)
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From the New York Public Library challenge. See all 46 entries (closed)
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In 1977, a chap called Roy Raymond was out birdwatching
He saw two males of this species fighting over mating rights. They fought long and nobly until one bowed out. Raymond was so inspired by this act of wanting to do anything to mate with a female that he named his new company, which was devoted to men buying courtship presents for ladies, "Victorious Egret". His secretary misheard and wrote "Victoria's Secret" on the paperwork and the name stuck.
True story.
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True story.