June 14, 2026 Flag Day 2026 explained: The origin and history of America’s most recognizable symbol BY Shannon Cudd When Olympic athletes win, they are often covered in their home country’s flag. Symbols such as flags help unite the masses, reminding individuals of a bigger purpose. The flag of the United States of America is no … Continue reading Flag Day 2026 explained: The origin and history of America’s most recognizable symbol
May 29, 2026 How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze BY Associated Press Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product … Continue reading How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
By Elissaveta M. Brandon July 28, 2023 At last, Elon Musk has done it. After several attempts, he has staked an official claim to the letter X. Musk’s fascination with the letter dates back to the turn of the century, when he tried naming his second company, now known as PayPal, X.com (he was … Continue reading How the letter ‘X’ became history’s most mysterious symbol
By James I. Bowie November 08, 2022 Elon Musk’s newly unveiled plan to allow Twitter users to sport the social media platform’s coveted blue check for a mere $7.99 per month has focused unprecedented attention on the symbol. In some sense, the fate of the company—financially, culturally, and politically significant as it is—hangs on … Continue reading Behind the design of Twitter’s blue check—and how it became a polarizing symbol
