In 1932, Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen started creating wooden bricks as toys for his children. Little did he know that this humble beginning would lay the foundation for a toy empire. Together with his son and business partner Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, they transitioned from wooden bricks to plastic ones in 1949, selling them under the name “Automatic Binding Bricks.” The company was later renamed Lego, a brand that has become one of the most beloved and successful toy brands in history. Surprisingly, many people are unaware of what the name Lego actually means.