Related to any one of several mountains in Turkey by the name of AkdaÄ, this surname literally derives its meaning from the words ak meaning white and daÄ meaning mountain and probably denoted someone who lived in the proximity of such a mountain.
While sheet sizes vary by brand and style, a fitted sheet is similar to its respective mattress in measurements; for instance, 78 inches wide and 80 inches long for a king mattress, compared to 72 inches wide, 84 inches long for a California king. The fitted sheet has a little extra width in the king-sized set. Flat sheets are larger: up to 109 inches wide and up to 106 inches long for a king, compared to up to 108 inches width and length for the California king. Flat sheet sizes vary greatly from one style to another.
California King Platform Beds. California king platform beds, also called Cal king platform beds or California king size platform beds, are often modern and contemporary and one of the most popular styles of bedroom furniture today. A California king platform bed does not require a box spring as the mattress rests on California king platform bed frame slats.