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    How did children's pacifiers, which in Oz we call "dummies" get the name they are known by in the US, "Binkys"?

    Question #54819. Asked by infiniti. (Feb 05 05 3:57 AM)


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    		"Binky" is a trade name for pacifiers made by Playtex.
    http://www.playtexbaby.com/bottlesandpacifiers/products/pacifiers.asp


    Playtex acquired Binky-Griptight, Inc. in 1998.

    Feb 05 05, 4:52 AM

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