This famous mascot began with a boy’s drawing on a frosted window

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5 min   Discover   This famous mascot began with a boy’s drawing on a frosted window     From a breakfast-table tiger and a peanut in a top hat to a wall-smashing pitcher and a bear who taught generations to prevent wildfires, these mascots became much more than advertising characters. Some are so familiar that their names instantly bring back a brand, a catchphrase, or even a childhood memory. Here are 10 of our favorites.   Read Full Article

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What verb means to avoid someone due to caution or antipathy?

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12 Native American words that you use daily without even knowing it

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Deep roots 12 Native American words that you use daily without even knowing it 3 min. English is a very welcoming language in the sense that it incorporates terms from many other languages from all over the world. And, as it couldn’t be otherwise, Native American languages have lent many of their words and terms to English speakers. Some traveled through Spanish or French before settling into English, and others arrived directly through early contact and trade, helping shape the way we speak today. Did you know about these 11 terms? Read full article

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