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How to make a modern classic in the Naked and Famous cocktail, from Death & Co.
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Master the art of grilling tri-tip with these expert tips — from seasoning and slicing to managing flare-ups — for juicy, flavorful results every time.
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Threes Brewing in Brooklyn is ready for summer. The acclaimed New York City outfit has released a handful of beers, just in time for vacation season. Beer styles covered include lagers, pilsners, and even a non-alcoholic hop water. The beers are available for nationwide shipping or can be picked up at one of the brand’s […]
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Burger King has released a number of chicken sandwiches over the years. They might all be fast food royalty, but only one can be crowned the best. ... Read full Story
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In this guide, we'll explore everything you've wondered about Excelsa coffee, from what it is to why it's challenging to cultivate.
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"... flags should have simple elements, a limited number of colors, and no words. One of the tenets of vexillology is that the elements of the flag should be simple enough to be easily drawn by a child." — The Toledo (Ohio) Blade, 9 Jan. 2025
Did you know?
"The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history." Woodrow Wilson was speaking of the U.S. flag when he made that statement in an address in June of 1915, but those who engage in vexillology—that is, vexillologists—would likely find the comment applicable to any national banner. Vexillologists undertake scholarly investigations of flags, producing papers with titles such as "A Review of the Changing Proportions of Rectangular Flags since Medieval Times, and Some Suggestions for the Future." In the late 1950s, they coined vexillology as a name for their field of research, basing it on vexillum, the Latin term for a square flag or banner of the ancient Roman cavalry. The adjectives vexillologic and vexillological and the noun vexillologist followed soon thereafter.