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    Which product derives its name from the first 3 letters of the first name and the first 3 letters of the last name of a London Sanitary Engineer?

    Question #24551. Asked by sundance. (Nov 25 02 9:29 AM)


    Barrow boy

    		Harry Pickup developed the lavatory cleaner Harpic as a by-product
    while manufacturing ammunitions during the First World War.

    http://www.browneyedsheep.com/household and carcareproductsUKind.htm



    Nov 25 02, 11:06 AM
    Yorkie

    		Aye, he did, but he were a Yorkshireman, son of the founder of H. Pickup Ltd., a SCARBOROUGH firm!

    Dec 16 02, 10:49 AM
    Brainy Blonde

    		Hey there Yorkie! I am the daughter of two Yorkies!!! Grew up with the canine
    versions as well!!! LOL!!!

    Dec 16 02, 2:39 PM

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