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Subject:Re: [Humor] Translations From:Bonni Graham <bonnig -at- IX -dot- NETCOM -dot- COM> Date:Sat, 25 Feb 1995 18:42:47 -0800
>Question: Why did Esso change to Exxon? I remember when they
>made the name change here in the US. I never knew why (or if I
>did, I've forgotten.) If anyone knows, please reply to me
>directly as well as to the list. Thanks.
Maybe they started a bee-keeping division (Esso-Bee)?
Sorry, I culdn't resist, although I probably should have.
Bonni Graham
Owner, Manual Labour (NOTE: this is an identifier, not an ad)
bonnig -at- ix -dot- netcom -dot- com