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Starbucks' founders chose the name from a character in which classic novel?
Answer
Moby Dick
Starbucks' name comes from Starbuck, a character from Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick,' reflecting Seattle's maritime heritage.
💡 Did you know?
The company originally considered names starting with 'St' because they believed such names sounded powerful.
Other options people guess
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- The Sea Wolf
- Robinson Crusoe
Topics
- Starbucks
- brand origin
- coffee
- literature
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