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Taken from the Japanese word for when an opponent's pieces are in danger of being captured in the game Go. (Not unlike the tern check in chess) (link)
Named after founder Shojiro Ishibashi. His last name translates to bridge of stone. (link)
From the Latin word sonus meaning sound. Chosen because it could be pronounced easily in many languages. (link)
Names for the coca leaves and kola nuts originally used as flavoring. (link)
After leaving National Cash Register, Tom Watson Sr. one-upped his former employers by calling his company International Business Machines. (link)
Short for Quality Communication. (link)
Shortened from Service Games of Japan, which originally imported pinball machines into American military bases in Japan. (link)
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