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American diner lingo existed in patriotic era when 'Burn the British!' meant toasted English muffin

The taste of revenge was served in American diners for decades. The British burned Falmouth, Maine in 1775; Fairfield, Connecticut in 1779; and Washington, D.C. in 1814. Hungry Americans returned the favor for decades every time they ordered breakfast. TAMALES ARE HOT TODAY, YET SAVORY WRAPS ARE AS OLD AS CIVILIZATION “Burn the British!” was a popular outcry from waiters …

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Viral TikTok creator gets sage advice from elderly folks: 'Don't worry about tomorrow'

One Gen Zer is going viral on TikTok for his wholesome content asking elders for their greatest life advice – a formula that has amassed Yair Brachiyahu over 350K followers and nearly 10M likes on the app. One 95-year-old woman revealed her biggest secret to staying happy and healthy, advising younger generations to not “worry about tomorrow.” “Being up always. …

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Jewish group for Passover introduces 'Ten Plagues of Antisemitism' in its haggadah this year

A Jewish organization is hoping to spark conversation this Passover about the rise of antisemitism today with some modern additions to the traditional Seder meal. “Passover is the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday, pretty much by far, of all the Jewish holidays in the calendar,” Archie Gottesman, the New Jersey-based co-founder of JewBelong, told Fox News Digital in an interview. …

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On this day in history, April 14, 1910, President Taft throws out first pitch at MLB game

Opening Day welcomes the new spring baseball season each year, a uniquely American tradition steeped in history and fanfare. And on this day in history, April 14, 1910, President William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. Taft was first in a long line of presidents to have …

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Fake Botox claims, puberty blocker dangers and more led top Health news this week

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in …

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Peace of Jesus Christ 'will drive all anxiety, every fear, from our hearts,' says DC-based friar

“Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:38). This Bible verse is from the Gospel of Luke, one of the three synoptic Gospels, and is an important reminder to trust in the Lord at all times, a Washington-based Dominican friar told Fox News Digital. Also known as Luke the Evangelist, Luke is widely regarded …

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‘Golden Bachelor’ breakup suggests the many challenges of dating at older ages, says expert

As most of America knows by now, “Golden Bachelor” couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist have called off their marriage just three months after their televised wedding. The duo announced the news during a joint interview on Friday on “Good Morning America,” with Turner noting the couple “looked closely at our situation, our living situation, so forth … and we’ve …

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Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization

Tamales are one of the hottest topics in the American food scene — proving that food-on-the-run paired with great flavor never goes out of style. Social conversations about tamales exploded 47% over the past year, according to Tastewise, a new platform that uses artificial intelligence to find food trends by tracking social media, restaurant menus and digital content. The platform …

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On this day in history, April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods, 21, dominates Masters with record 12-stroke win

Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, a prodigy since the time he was a toddler, delivered on his destiny of golf greatness with a jaw-dropping 12-stroke victory in the Masters Tournament on this day in history, April 13, 1997. “A win for the ages!” broadcaster Jim Nantz enthused, as the gallery erupted when Woods’ final putt dropped in the 18th hole. His 12-shot …

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Psychedelic retreat reports 183% spike in bookings as health experts cite 'downside' of unregulated use

Psychedelic retreats are seeing spikes in interest these days. As substances like MDMA, ketamine and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) become a more mainstream form of therapy for many people, one Vancouver, Canada-based psilocybin retreat is reporting an uptick in public awareness — noting a 183% spike in bookings year over year. The Journeymen Collective retreat is run by Canadian natives Gary …

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