A Bit of Geek Trivia

This question came up while I was in the dentist's chair, having a filling replaced. I kid you not. This is one of the reasons I like my dentist. You just never know which of life's mysteries you're going to end up discussing. Or trying to discuss, depending on how much cotton and anesthetic are involved.

This answer comes from bluetomorrow.com

Bluetooth History: "Why is It Called Bluetooth?
The developers of this wireless technology first used the name "Bluetooth" as a code name, but as time past, the name stuck.
The word "Bluetooth" is taken from the 10th century Danish King Harald Bluetooth. King Bluetooth had been influential in uniting Scandinavian Europe during an era when the region was torn apart by wars and feuding clans.
The founders of the Bluetooth SIG felt the name was fitting because: 

1) Bluetooth technology was first developed in Scandinavia, and 

2) Bluetooth technology is able to unite differing industries such as the cell phone, computing, and automotive markets. Bluetooth wireless technology simplifies and combines multiple forms of wireless communication into a single, secure, low-power, low-cost, globally available radio frequency."

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