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  2. Cracker (term) - Wikipedia

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    The exact history and origin of the term is debated. [7] According to one theory, it is an agent noun derived from the verb crack, meaning "to boast". [8] The use of cracker to mean "braggart" dates back to the 16th century and can be seen for example in William Shakespeare's King John (c. 1595): "What cracker is this same that deafs our ears with this abundance of superfluous breath?"

  3. Glossary of Mafia-related words - Wikipedia

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    Cosa Nostra (Our thing): mob term for the family or Mafia crank: speed; in particular, crystal meth. crew: the group of soldiers under the capo's command. cugine: a young soldier striving to be made. don: the head of the family; see boss. earner: a member who brings in much money for the family. eat alone: to keep for oneself; to be greedy.

  4. List of American foods - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of American foods and dishes where few actually originated from America but have become a national favorite. There are a few foods that predate colonization, and the European colonization of the Americas brought about the introduction of many new ingredients and cooking styles. This variety continued expanding well into the 19th ...

  5. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    a person employed to oversee the cleaning and security of a public building, e.g. a school. a person employed to oversee the cleaning and security of a building (UK: caretaker, especially for private residences; for schools etc. janitor is also used in the UK) jelly a fruit flavoured dessert set with gelatin (US: Jell-O (trademark))

  6. Big Brother's Jared Admits He 'Slipped Up' When He Called ...

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    In his speech, he called America the R-word. After Jared dropped the offensive slur, m Jared, 25, is the current Head of Household and was talking strategies with his allies on Friday, September 1.

  7. I Made One of the 20th Century's Most Outrageous Recipes - AOL

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    Deep in the archives of the magazine, I discovered simple versions of ambrosia salad with fresh oranges, coconut and whipped cream and more elaborate takes with homemade custard sauce.

  8. List of restaurant terminology - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of restaurant terminology.A restaurant is a business that prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money, either paid before the meal, after the meal, or with a running tab. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services.

  9. Why do we eat ‘lucky’ black-eyed peas? In 1937, a Texan sold ...

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    It took Texas to make America swallow the idea of lucky New Year’s black-eyed peas. More than 85 years ago, in 1937, an East Texas promoter put the first national marketing campaign behind what ...