Nokia was originally founded in 1865 as a paper printing company. Apt, to say when it was founded paper was one of the world's most used methods of long-distance communication!
Invented in 1923, q-tips were originally called baby gays; then q-tip baby gays, then finally just q-tips. The q stands for quality.
When cellophane was invented in 1908, it was originally intended to be used to protect tablecloths from wine spills.
Victoria's secret was originally supposed to be a store for men to shop for their female partners without feeling embarrassed.
In 1750, Canada was originally called "New France." The name Canada is derived from "Kanata" which is a Huron-Iroquois word that means village or settlement.
The name originally referred to a rebel tribe which was driven out of the area by the Mariposa Battalion.
When it was originally opened, there were only 18 attractions, 14 of which are still running. Today, there is now a total of 51 attractions!
Scarecrows were originally made to do exactly what their name suggests scare off crows and other birds that might ruin the farmer's crops.
Vodka was originally used for medicinal purposes, however like the pharmaceuticals of today, it was eventually used for fun.