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Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
People are only just realising where Häagen-Dazs' name came from, and it's NOT because of its ‘Danish heritage'
ICE TO KNOW People are only just realising where Häagen-Dazs' name came from, and it's NOT because of its 'Danish heritage' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PEOPLE are being left shocked after discovering the meaning behind the ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs. If you have ever assumed that it was named after its founders or that it is a Swedish, German or Danish phrase you are mistaken. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 People have been left amazed learning how Häagen-Dazs got its name Credit: Getty 3 Häagen-Dazs isn't named after its founders, or a Scandinavian phrase Credit: Haagen-Dazs Häagen-Dazs was launched in the US by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Reuben and Rose Mattus in the 1960s. And it turns out that the distinctive name was completely made up and doesn't have any true meaning at all. Reuben created the name himself and wanted it to sound European. He even invented a meaning behind the phrase, claiming it stands for 'the best'. However, the back story behind the invented phrase is poignant. Reuben and Rose are both Jewish-Polish immigrants and decided to come up with a Danish-inspired moniker in tribute to Denmark's protection of its Jewish population during the Second World War. According to Tablet Magazine, Reuben - who died in 1994 - shared: 'The only country which saved the Jews during World War II was Denmark, so I put together a totally fictitious Danish name and had it registered. 'Häagen-Dazs doesn't mean anything. [But] it would attract attention, especially with the umlaut.' He added that he also wanted a name that would stand out in the American market and that people would 'take a second look' at the label and wonder if it was imported. Reuben shared: 'If you're the same like everybody else, you're lost. You can now buy Biscoff inspired Haagen-Dazs ice creams 'The number one thing was to get a foreign-sounding name.' As well as choosing a Danish-sounding name, Reuben also included a map of Denmark on the early Häagen-Dazs labels. Reuben's daughter Doris Hurley recalled in a PBS documentary called An Ice Cream Show in 1996 how her dad sat round the kitchen table coming up with jibberish names for the brand. He eventually settled on Häagen-Dazs due to it sounding 'unique' and 'original.' 3 It turns out that the distinctive name was completely made up and doesn't have any true meaning at all Many Häagen-Dazs fans have admitted they are surprised upon finding out the name had been completely made up. One said: 'I always assumed it was a combination of two German last names. Weird.' Another added: 'I always assumed it was German because of the umlaut.' However, one person pointed out: ''As a Swedish person the name has always bothered me because it doesn't make sense verbally (or grammatically) to put an A after an Ä like that.'
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
People are only just realising where Häagen-Dazs' name came from, and it's NOT because of its ‘Danish heritage'
PEOPLE are being left shocked after discovering the meaning behind the ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs. If you have ever assumed that it was named after its founders or that it is a Swedish, German or Danish phrase you are mistaken. 3 People have been left amazed learning how Häagen-Dazs got its name Credit: Getty 3 Häagen-Dazs isn't named after its founders, or a Scandinavian phrase Credit: Haagen-Dazs Häagen-Dazs was launched in the US by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Reuben and Rose Mattus in the 1960s. And it turns out that the distinctive name was completely made up and doesn't have any true meaning at all. Reuben created the name himself and wanted it to sound European. He even invented a meaning behind the phrase, claiming it stands for 'the best'. More on brands However, the back story behind the invented phrase is poignant. Reuben and Rose are both Jewish-Polish immigrants and decided to come up with a Danish-inspired moniker in tribute to Denmark 's protection of its Jewish population during the Second World War. According to 'Häagen-Dazs doesn't mean anything. [But] it would attract attention, especially with the umlaut.' Most read in Fabulous He added that he also wanted a name that would stand out in the American market and that people would 'take a second look' at the label and wonder if it was imported. Reuben shared: 'If you're the same like everybody else, you're lost. You can now buy Biscoff inspired Haagen-Dazs ice creams 'The number one thing was to get a foreign-sounding name.' As well as choosing a Danish-sounding name, Reuben also included a map of Denmark on the early Häagen-Dazs labels. Reuben's daughter Doris Hurley recalled in a PBS documentary called An Ice Cream Show in 1996 how her dad sat round the kitchen table coming up with jibberish names for the brand. He eventually settled on Häagen-Dazs due to it sounding 'unique' and 'original.' 3 It turns out that the distinctive name was completely made up and doesn't have any true meaning at all Many Häagen-Dazs fans have admitted they are surprised upon finding out the name had been completely made up. One said: 'I always assumed it was a combination of two German last names. Weird.' Another added: 'I always assumed it was German because of the umlaut.' However, one person pointed out: ''As a Swedish person the name has always bothered me because it doesn't make sense verbally (or grammatically) to put an A after an Ä like that.' Five secret branding messages you may have missed LOTS of brands have secret messages on their logos - so which ones have you spotted? Amazon Most people either have Amazon Prime and/or regularly order from the site, so are used to seeing the logo. But have you ever noticed the little arrow underneath the word Amazon? It starts at the 'A' and finishes at the 'Z' - showing that they sell everything from A to Z! Toblerone It caused a stir a few years ago when people realised the Toblerone logo - which they'd thought was a mountain - is actually the image of a bear. The reason for this is that a bear is the official symbol of the Swiss town of Bern, the original home of Toblerone. Ray-Ban The brand is arguably one of the most famous sunglasses companies in the world. But have you ever spotted the sunglasses image in the logo? If you look carefully at the letter 'B' in Ray-Ban and tilt your head to the side, you will see it looks like a pair of sunnies. Hyundai You'd be forgiven for thinking the 'H' logo for Hyundai is just meant to be a jazzy letter. In fact, if you look again, you might see that the vertical lines of the H are actually meant to show two people shaking hands - a salesperson and a satisfied customer. Apple Again, one of the most familiar logos in the world. But why does Apple's apple logo have a bite taken out of it? Apparently, it's down to the fact that when the logo is made smaller, they didn't want it to look like a cherry. So having the bite taken out of it means it is always identifiable as an apple.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Four genius ways to refresh your wardrobe on a budget
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WARMER weather means it's time to put away the coats and jumpers, and slip into shorts and T-shirts. But if your summer wardrobe could do with an upgrade, you don't need to fork out for new outfits. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Make a few savvy alterations to give old items a fresh lease of life Credit: Getty Instead, make a few alterations to give old items a fresh lease of life. Here's how . . . SHORT CUTS: If you have a pair of jeans you no longer wear, you can easily turn then them into shorts to wear in warmer weather. Simply lay them out and make a mark with chalk where you want to cut. If you want a roll-over at the bottom, allow a couple of inches and add a few stitches to keep it in place. Or just snip and leave for an easy frayed look. HUES LAUGHING NOW: Summer is the season to experiment with colour. If you have white clothing that has dulled or is stained, transform it with dye. Dylon hand dyes are £3.69 at Wilko and come in an array of different shades — just soak the clothes in warm water with salt. Tie-dye is another option to reinvent old white T-shirts you have tired of — get a kit for £3.99 from The Range. I made an extra £650 in 'free' money in a month - it's so easy, anyone can do it IT'S SEW EASY: If you're nifty with alterations, shorten the sleeves on long-sleeved dresses or tops for a summer makeover. Or take up the hem on longer frocks. Cropped trousers are bang on trend so take a few inches off the bottom of an old pair to bring them up to date and ready for higher temperatures. FRINGE BENEFIT: Grab an old T-shirt and make it festival or beach-friendly by adding a fringe at the bottom. Use a ruler to mark out a line at the bottom of the shirt with chalk, and then at 1cm intervals draw a line down to the bottom of the hem where you'll cut the fringe. Cut off the bottom hem before following the lines you have marked out. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF THE DAY 7 Bosch's finesse coffee pod machine is down from £109 to £38.88 Credit: Supplied CREATE your own caffeine hit at home with Bosch's finesse coffee pod machine, down from £109 to £38.88, at SAVE: £70.12 CHEAP TREAT 7 Haagen-Dazs four-pack is £3.75 Credit: Supplied SPOIL yourself with a selection of your favourite Haagen-Dazs flavours in this four-pack. It's £3.75 from Tesco with a Clubcard, £5.40 without. What's new? INSPIRED by recipes on TikTok, this 'Marry Me' chicken sandwich, £4.35, is new in at Co-op and available until June 18. TOP SWAP 7 This shirt is £41 from Credit: Supplied 7 Get a similar top from New Look for £19.49 Credit: Supplied PAIR this gingham shirt with jeans for a chic outfit. It's £41 from Or get a similar top from New Look for £19.49. SAVE: £21.51 LITTLE HELPER KEEP your kids busy outdoors with this cute gardening set, £5.99, from Aldi. It features a watering can, spade, scoop, rake, two shovels plus two wooden plant labels. SHOP & SAVE 7 Treat your hair to the Tresemme keratin smooth shampoo, down from £6.99 to £3.49 at Superdrug Credit: Superdrug BE a hair hero with Tresemme keratin smooth shampoo, down from £6.99 to £3.49 at Superdrug. SAVE: £3.50 Hot right now BE ready for accidents with 'buy one get one half price' deals on selected first-aid items at Boots. Includes plasters and creams. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Star
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Musk recounts his free rein at the White House as he led DOGE
He's slept in the Lincoln Bedroom, raided a White House freezer for Haagen-Dazs ice cream and played video games from his West Wing office. Even Elon Musk seems a little bemused about his position leading President Donald Trump's signature government cost-cutting initiative, a role that has given the world's richest man unique access to nearly every corner of the White House. "How did we get here?' the billionaire Tesla Inc chief executive officer asked Wednesday, before laughing and continuing to brief reporters on his 100-day stint atop the program known as the Department of Government Efficiency effort, or DOGE. Musk's self-reflection comes as he begins pulling back from his volunteer effort to slash government spending and cull the federal workforce, with plans to downshift from what was initially a seven-day-a-week role to perhaps one or two days a week on average going forward. The transition will give Musk time to refocus on his many businesses, including Tesla, whose board recently began work on a search for a new CEO to succeed him at the electric-car maker, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm later denied this on X, calling the report "absolutely false.' Despite going part time, Musk is set to maintain a presence in the White House and in the president's inner circle. Trump has made clear there's an extended invitation: "You're invited to stay as long as you want,' he told Musk during a cabinet meeting Wednesday. Yet even Musk seemed to suggest that his federal government work was about to shift dramatically, with a reply reminiscent of a farewell: "I would just like to say thank you, everyone.' West Wing office In his remarks to reporters, Musk provided the most detailed overview of DOGE yet, roughly 100 days into the initiative. He said it had saved the federal government US$160bil (RM687.28bil) – a figure that has not been substantiated – and that he helped thwart identity theft by blocking fraudulent Small Business Administration loans purportedly requested by toddlers. Musk, who spent roughly a quarter billion dollars to fuel Trump's White House victory last November, said his future work for DOGE would still be conducted from a tiny perch inside the West Wing, what he calls a "micro-office' with a window that offers just a "glimmer of sunlight' but no real view. "It has a view of nothing – it has a window but all you see is, like, an HVAC unit, which is fine because it's harder to shoot me,' Musk told reporters in the Roosevelt Room. "There's not a good line of sight.' Musk, who's also the CEO of SpaceX, has gained unprecedented access to the corridors of power in Washington during his short time as a special government employee, a temporary role that federal law caps at 130 days each calendar year. He's also drawn intense criticism for his cost-cutting campaign, with DOGE staff descending on agencies to scrutinise spending, examine sensitive government data and fire federal workers. Many of the efforts are being fought in court. The DOGE campaign has upended entire agencies; it's also led to the resignation and firings of tens of thousands of employees. Critics warn that many of the cutbacks would harm Americans far from Washington, making the country more vulnerable to health and weather hazards while diminishing America's prestige overseas as it competes with China for influence. Some protesters have responded with attacks on Tesla dealerships and vehicles. Trump has condemned those attacks and repeatedly praised Musk, stressing that he has been treated unfairly for his government service. Musk also offered an extraordinary glimpse into his status as a trusted Trump ally – one marked by occasional video games in his West Wing office ( Diablo and Path of Exile ) as well as overnight stays in the Lincoln Bedroom, where he said he slept at Trump's invitation. "We'll be on Air Force One or Marine One and he's like, 'Hey do you want to stay over?' I'm like, 'Sure,' and he sends me to the Lincoln Bedroom,' Musk recalled. "I haven't requested it – to be clear.' With the president's encouragement, Musk said he's also gotten ice cream from the White House kitchen – eating "a tub' of rich caramel Haagen-Dazs that might make Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the president's junk-food avoiding secretary of Health and Human Services, wince. "Don't tell RFK,' Musk quipped. Musing on the persistence of the name "DOGE' – now adopted by caucuses in the House and Senate – Musk reminded reporters the title started as a meme coin. "Doesn't the absurdity of that seem, like are we in a simulation here? Or what's going on?' he asked, and laughed. "Doesn't it seem absurd?' – Bloomberg
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Elon Musk reflects on his 100 days in government service
Elon Musk reflected on his 100 days in government service, which included playing video games in his West Wing office, sleeping in the Lincoln Bedroom, raiding the White House freezer for Haagen-Dazs, and radically reshaping the size and scope of the federal government. 'In the grand scheme of things, I think we've been effective. Not as effective as I'd like. I think we could be more effective,' Musk said in an interview with reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. 'But we've made progress.' He called his Department of Government Efficiency a way of life and compared himself to Buddha, arguing his direct involvement isn't needed for the work to continue. 'Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?' he said, according to The Washington Post. 'Was it not stronger after he passed away?' Musk is cutting back on his role at DOGE to focus on his own business interests – a decision that came after Telsa saw a drop in profits. 'The amount of time that it's necessary for me to spend here is much less,' he said. 'And I can return to primarily running my companies, which do need me.' But Musk will still be in Washington a few days a week and will keep his office in the West Wing. The richest man in the world called President Donald Trump a 'good friend' and described staying over in the White House residence. 'The president is — I guess we're good friends,' Musk said, 'And we'll be on Air Force One or Marine One. And then he's like, 'Hey, do you want to stay over?' I'm like, 'Sure.' He emphasized it was Trump who invited him and not him asking for a bed. 'I didn't request it to be clear,' Musk said. He also revealed Trump is a great host who would give him tips, like how to call down stairs to the White House kitchens and request a late night snack. 'He'll actually call, like, late at night and say, 'Oh, by the way, make sure you get some ice cream from the kitchen,' Musk said. He admitted he demolished an entire container of caramel Haagen-Dazs on one of those occasions. 'It was epic. I mean, don't tell RFK,' he said, in reference to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. 'This stuff is amazing. I ate a whole tub of it, added three pounds in one night.' But when asked for the exact number of nights he stayed in the Lincoln bedroom, Musk demurred, according to Fox News : 'I don't know if I should say the number —more than once.' In his comments to reporters, Musk provided the most detailed overview of DOGE yet. He claimed his controversial agency had saved the federal government $160 billion – but that's far short of the $2 trillion goal he set last year. Musk said he could see his team hitting the $1 trillion in savings. He also noted his group - which is about 100 people - had cut about 1% of the federal workforce, or 20,000 people. But his work also has been subject to numerous lawsuits. Protests against him have taken place around the country. His Tesla dealerships - and the electric cars themselves - have been attacked. His group's access to sensitive government data has raised questions about privacy. Musk's government contracts and his access to the departments that issue them has raised questions about conflict of interest. And Democratic lawmakers are tallying the federal funds approved by Congress that DOGE has blocked, setting up a constitutional struggle between two branches of government. Musk shrugged it off. 'It's sort of, how much pain is the Cabinet and the Congress willing to take?' he said. 'It can be done, but it requires dealing with a lot of complaints.' The billionaire, who spent roughly a quarter billion dollars to help Trump win the White House, became a part of the administration from the start. And he's been a near constant presence at the president's side. He joined Trump in the Oval Office, on Air Force One, and dinners on the patio of Mar-a-Lago, sometimes with his young son X at his side. Musk pitched the initiative to cut the federal government and Trump approved it, signing an executive order on his first day in office to establish the agency. Musk and his team hit the ground running but kept their work shrouded behind closed doors, only announcing things when they were done: such as the end of such agencies of USAID. DOGE was set up to terminate on July 4, 2026. But Musk said it could stay in existence until 2028, which would be the end of Trump's second term in office. 'I think so,' he said of DOGE being extended, according to Axios. 'It's up to the president.' He said the job was mostly fun but he didn't enjoy the personal attacks or the attacks on his Tesla dealership. 'It's like 60 percent fun, 70 percent fun. Depends on the week,' he said. 'Being attacked relentlessly is not super fun. Seeing cars burning is not fun.' Musk's work has made him a national caricature. He's been mocked on Saturday Night Live, vilified on the floor of Congress, and endlessly mocked online. But he's kept his sense of humor And he reminded reporters that the title of his group - DOGE - started as a meme coin. 'Doesn't the absurdity of that seem, like are we in a simulation here? Or what's going on?' he said laughing, per Bloomberg. 'Doesn't it seem absurd?' He noted his DOGE team found 'hundreds of thousands' of fraud cases and have referred some of those cases to the Justice Department, including 57 cases of voter fraud, from 'a very small sample of states.' He is personally prioritizing which cases went to Attorney General Pam Bondi. 'How many can the DOJ actually prosecute?' Musk asked. 'They can't go after that many people. So, then we're trying to find the cases that seem to be the most fair cut.' Musk is not completely going away. He plans to spend a day or two per week working on DOGE matters and 'every other week' in Washington as he turns his attention back to Tesla, his electric car company. He declined to say who would lead the department in his stead. 'It's a way of life, like Buddhism,' Musk said. 'You wouldn't ask who would lead Buddhism.' But he plans to keep his West Wing office, which he described as small and with no view. It does have a massive computer monitor where Musk played video games including Diablo and 'Pathfinder.' The advantage, he said, was he was out of the reach of any would-be assassins. 'It has a view of nothing. It has a window, but all you see is the HVAC unit,' he said. 'Which is fine. It's harder to shoot me there … there's not a good line of sight. I like my comically tiny office upstairs.' Musk argued his presence wasn't needed as much since DOGE was better established, arguing the first few months of the administration were like a startup but now the agency has found its rhythm. 'Now, we're getting more of a rhythm, and so the amount of time that it's necessary for me to spend here is much less, and I can return to primarily running my companies - which they need me,' he said. Musk made enemies during his time in the administration. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duff - in particular - had clashed with Musk over cuts to their workforces. But Musk said it happens. 'We are making as much progress as we can there's a lot of inertia in the government… So, it's like, it's not easy. This is, this is a way to make a lot of enemies and not that many friends,' he said, according to ABC News . And he downplayed reports of clashes with specific Cabinet members. 'At times, there will be some disagreements with the cabinet, but I'd say the relationship with the cabinet is extremely good,' he said. 'And you see that from the cabinet meeting this morning... the cabinet credited DOGE would make great progress.' Musk joined Trump's Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. But it had the feel of a goodbye party with officials who had clashed with Musk praising his work, cracking jokes and engaging in awkward laughter. Rubio publicly praised Musk's work. 'We went out and hired a consulting firm to help us organize ourselves. Luckily, they were free. They're called the Department of Government Efficiency,' he said as the room laughed. Trump also praised Musk as he made his way out the door. 'You have been treated unfairly, but the vast majority of people in this country really respect and appreciate you, and this whole room can say that very strong really been a tremendous help. You opened up a lot of eyes as to what can be done. And we just want to thank you very much,' the president said. It sounded like farewell remarks. And the entire room applauded after Trump finished. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
