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    When L. Frank Baum was writing his famous book "The Wizard of Oz" where did he get the name Oz from?

    Question #102849. Asked by lavendria. (Feb 08 09 9:46 AM)


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    		The name "Oz" came from a file drawer labeled "O–Z" according to reports from Baum and his sons.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz

    Feb 08 09, 9:52 AM

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