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“As American as apple pie,” goes the saying, and one can hardly argue the accuracy of the comparison. Is there anything more comforting, more symbolic of home, than a homemade pie cooling on the windowsill? No matter the flavor–blueberry, apple,…
The Key West wonder certainly deserves a spot in one’s tattoo arsenal for its delightful appearance alone. The round green dream looks perfect against the skin, and the delicious backstory behind it will no doubt complete a picture as perfect…
“The food of choice for Bugs Bunny” is probably the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of carrots. That, and being repeatedly told as a child to eat them because they’re good for your eyes. From cakes…
Vast as the Star Wars universe is, populated with cinema storytelling’s most memorable characters, C3PO no doubt holds a special place among the elite. The eloquent and frequently fretful sidekick of R2D2 and eventual member of Luke’s rebel entourage, the…
In Egyptian mythology, the baboon was represented by Babi, a sacred deity and attendant to the great god Thoth. This certainly offers a significant glimpse into the lasting legacy of the baboon, and the reason so many honor the primate…
For some of us, children are downright terrifying. And for half that percentage, we can blame Chucky. The demonic doll of the phenomenally successful horror franchise, Chucky has since come to represent our greatest fears in urban legend form, and…
A universally embraced street and festival food, the pretzel is so much more than just a salty curlicue of deep-fried dough. It’s a timeless relic of the simple but mouthwatering joys of everyday Americana, and the memories no doubt tied…
The peculiar looking but deceptively poisonous puffer fish was referred to by David Attenborough as “the greatest artist of the animal kingdom.” Noted for its unique ability to take in air and “puff” itself up to scare off potential prey,…
“The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face,” wrote William Thackeray, and to this day we catch glimpses of both our true and superficial selves in all manner of surfaces.…
Swimming upstream much of its life and taking on currents that for all intents and purposes appear stronger than itself, the salmon is a powerful symbol of strength, endurance, and divine feasting. Born in fresh water but braving the ocean…