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Sliced Bread

Taking Things With A Grain Of Salt And Other Food Clichés

Menuism | Posted 11.13.2012 | Taste
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Menuism

Even when we're not talking about food, we're often talking about food. Food is so engrained in our everyday vernacular that we barely notice it. But where do these food clichés and food-related idioms come from?

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Bad News Is Good News: All in the Pitch

Richard Laermer | Posted 11.06.2011 | Business
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Richard Laermer

Are you in business? You want to generate north-leaning numbers? Locate something you can tout that will make people feel horrific -- and then explain why you're around to lean on.

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Bread & Butter Etiquette

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 08.21.2011 | Home
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Lisa Mirza Grotts

It's the little things that count with manners, including the proper way to eat bread and butter when dining in company. These tips will make you a pleasant and knowledgeable dining companion.

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Truth and Marketing: Why Sliced Bread Was Never A Great Invention

Darya Pino, Ph.D | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Darya Pino, Ph.D

Sliced bread was never a great invention, it was great marketing. "The best thing since sliced bread" was derived from an ad campaign."

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