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Ubiquity

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Ubiquity
See also Omnipresence.
Burma-Shave
their signs seen as “verses of the wayside throughout America.” [Am. Commerce and Folklore: Misc.]
Coca-Cola
soft drink found throughout the world. [Trademarks:Crowley Trade, 115]
Gideon Bible
bible placed in hotel rooms and other establishments throughout the world. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 291]
Howard Johnson’s
restaurant-motel chain throughout America; buildings recognized by their bright orange roofs. [Trademarks:Crowley Trade, 274]
Kilroy
fictitious American soldier; left inscription, “Kilroy was here,” everywhere U.S. soldiers were stationed (1940s). [Am. Mil. Folklore: Misc.]
McDonald’s
fast-food restaurant chain throughout the world; recognized by golden arches. [Am. Culture: Misc.]


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distinction between ubiquity and omnipresence was not clear to the
Under such circumstances she would put forth the silliest statements, such as: "No one can be in two places at once--unless it is a little bird," by which she one day roused, and not without success, a discussion on the ubiquity of the apostles, which she was unable to comprehend.
 
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