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56 Acronyms and Initialisms Explained

  • Kimber StreamsKimber Streams
  • April 24, 2013

John Green of Mental Floss explains the real stories and meanings behind 56 acronyms and initialisms in this six-minute video.

This week, John sorts through a number of acronyms and initialisms such as M&M’s, SCUBA, and the USA PATRIOT act.

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