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Why do In-N-Out cups have Bible verses on them?
In-N-Out Burger prints small Bible verse references on its cups and wrappers, a tradition started by the founders' son Rich Snyder in the 1980s.
Where did Southern fried chicken come from?
Southern fried chicken developed from a mix of Scottish frying traditions and West African seasoning and cooking techniques brought by enslaved people.
Why do people in Japan eat KFC on Christmas?
Eating KFC on Christmas is a popular tradition in Japan, thanks to a 1970s marketing campaign.
What is dim sum?
Dim sum is a Cantonese tradition of small dishes, including many types of dumplings, eaten during yum cha with tea.
What does "Corolla" mean?
"Corolla" comes from a Latin word meaning "small crown," which fits Toyota's tradition of crown-themed names like the Crown, Corona, and Camry.
What is the Jeep wave?
The Jeep wave is a tradition where Jeep drivers wave to each other on the road.
Where did Festivus come from?
Festivus, the made-up holiday from "Seinfeld," came from the real family tradition of writer Dan O'Keefe's father.
Why are strawberries and cream served at Wimbledon?
Strawberries and cream are a classic Wimbledon tradition.
What is hanami?
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms.
Is Saint Peter buried under St. Peter's Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is built over what Catholic tradition holds to be Saint Peter's tomb, and in 1968 Pope Paul VI announced that bones found there were believed to be his.
Why do people bury Saint Joseph statues to sell houses?
Some people bury a small Saint Joseph statue in the yard as a folk tradition to help sell their house.
How is Saint Joseph's Day celebrated?
Saint Joseph's Day on March 19 is celebrated with food altars called St. Joseph's tables, especially in Sicilian traditions.
What is Saint Anthony's bread?
"Saint Anthony's bread" is a charity tradition of giving to the poor.
Who was Saint George?
According to tradition, Saint George was a Roman soldier.
Who can play the didgeridoo in Aboriginal tradition?
In some Aboriginal communities, cultural protocols say only men play the didgeridoo.
What is "loves me, loves me not"?
"Loves me, loves me not" is a game where people pull petals off a daisy.
Why do Oxford students wear carnations?
Oxford students wear carnations to their exams.
Did Patanjali write about grammar?
Tradition also credits Patanjali with a famous commentary on Sanskrit grammar, though many scholars think it may have been written by a different person with the same name.
Who founded the Nath tradition?
Gorakhnath, who lived around the 11th century, is regarded as a founder of the Nath yogi tradition.
Why are some Nath yogis called "split-ears"?
Some Nath yogis are called "Kanphata," or "split-ear," yogis because they wear large earrings through their ear cartilage.
Why is cribbage a Navy submarine tradition?
A cribbage board from the WWII submarine USS Wahoo is passed down to the oldest active submarine in the US Navy.
Did anyone witness the eruption that formed Crater Lake?
The Klamath people's oral traditions describe the eruption that created Crater Lake.