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History hunters – how Bugs Bunny changed the meaning of ‘nimrod’
The Times-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoWhat do Findley State Park, the word “nimrod” and Elmer Fudd have in common? More than you might...
The origins of 20 political words and terms
Stacker via AOL· 2 months agoPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Ciano // Stacker // Shutterstock "Gerrymander," "blue states," and "red tape." These words populate headlines and...
Carbonnade Is The Rich Belgian Beef Stew Made With Dark Beer
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 7 months agoprepared carbonnade stew - from my point of view/Shutterstock Few dishes hit the comforting note of...
The Secret to Overcoming Procrastination Isn’t What You Might Think
Slate via Yahoo News· 9 months agoPhoto illustration by Slate. Photos by Getty Images Plus. I can’t remember the last time I did...
Music, tours, tacos and ... cockroach races? Something for everyone at UC Davis’ 110th Picnic Day
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 2 months ago“I am fascinated by the kiln gods,” Maria Tuccori said as she worked with small green and brown...
Bookstore Owners Recommend The Books That Make The Most Foolproof Gifts
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 6 months ago"Big Swiss" by Jen Beagin, Mark Forsyth's "The Illustrated Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through...
Let These Bird-Named Cars Fill Your Brain With Automotive History
Jalopnik via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGood gravy y’all, is it Thanksgiving already? Time sure flies when you’re dealing with soul-crushing...
Guest: Educators have been working in the trenches for centuries inspiring students
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 5 months agoI wish that I could be the cool teacher whom everyone loves ― the kind whose former students visit...
Appreciation: Why New Yorker art critic Peter Schjeldahl was the last of a breed
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPeter Schjeldahl, my friend for 25 years, confirmed the power of intensely local art criticism — a...
Bacon: Here's How It's Made
Daily Meal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHow much do you really know about bacon? The popular breakfast staple doesn't always come from pigs, and a lot goes into the different ways bacon is...
