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Vol. 22: #17 • Eponyms • (4-19-2026) Tidbits of Coachella Valley

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Tidbits of Coachella Valley

You use words every single day that were once somebody's name. This week, Tidbits explores the fascinating world of eponyms — the people behind the words. The Earl of Sandwich really did invent the sandwich, because he refused to leave a card game. Joseph Pilates really did design his fitness method in a New York studio. And the man behind the guillotine? He actually opposed capital punishment — he just thought it should be less painful if society insisted on having it. Meanwhile, on page two, Classic Games and Toys turns its spotlight on Hot Wheels. What started as a father-and-son toy company in a garage grew into one of the most beloved brands in history. The first car was a dark blue Custom Camaro. Today, the world's largest private Hot Wheels collection is worth more than $2 million. Also inside: Cody's Corner says goodbye to Idol, an 11-year-old dog whose story will stay with you. The Social Security column tackles what to do when "black and white" isn't good enough — and points you to the resources tha