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McIntosh

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This apple with its familiar name was discovered in Canada. The Apple Macintosh computer was named after this variety, with the name of the apple misspelled. Even though the correct name is McIntosh, the computer brand has confused everyone. Most times, even in stores, you'll find the incorrect but popular "Macintosh" label.

  1. 1. How does Apple spell "McIntosh?"
    1. a. Mackintosh
    2. b. Mcintoshh
    3. c. Macintosh
  2. 2. What kind of computer misspelled the name "McIntosh"?
    1. a. IBM
    2. b. HP
    3. c. Apple
  3. 3. Where was the McIntosh apple discovered?
    1. a. Mexico
    2. b. Canada
    3. c. Hawaii