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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places

A seapoose is a shallow inlet along Long Island's shore, featured in the Southampton idiom 'Any seapoose in a storm.'
Food & drink
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Is that a crepe or a galette? The great Breton debate

In Brittany, the name for savoury pancakes depends on region: Upper Brittany calls them galettes, while Lower Brittany calls them crêpe salée.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks

In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in different parts of the U.S., and in different restaurants and ice cream shops. So, what is the difference between a milkshake, a malt, a frappe or maybe even a concrete?
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Food & drink
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Pop, soda, or coke? A look at the history behind the soft drink's many names

Regional language variations influence the terminology used for soft drinks in America.
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