Acronyms That Don’t Always Mean What You Think They Do

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June 29, 2022 9:00 am

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NASA
> Stands for: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NASA
> Stands for: North American Sommelier Association

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NATO
> Stands for: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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NATO
> Stands for: National Association of Theatre Owners

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NBA
> Stands for: National Basketball Association

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