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Old Fashion Terms For Things We Use Everyday

9) Xerox

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We called them Xeroxes regardless of what type of machine made them. For years, Xerox was THE name in copiers, so this one makes sense. But, with all the many brands available today and digital and laser jet prints, calling something a Xerox doesn’t make quite as much sense.

 

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