Jif-brand peanut butter originally had the name "Jiffy." The word "jiffy," which Merriam-Webster defines as "a very short period of time," is not – and has never been – the name of the popular peanut ...

Though the Jif peanut butter brand has been around for decades, several people remember it being called Jiffy for some reason, and the confusion continues.

Whether you prefer it spread on PB&Js or stuffed into ants on a log, there's no question that peanut butter brings back sweet childhood memories for many eaters. However, there's something a little ...