12. Jif Peanut Butter
While suggestive of a snack you can grab and enjoy in a “jiffy,” the popular peanut butter was never called that; it’s named Jif. Many people say they remember it was named Jiffy and cut short later so it would sound catchy. Perhaps somewhere out there, in a parallel universe, there is some truth to it, but there is no solid evidence supporting this claim—at least in our world.
