Month: February 2017

• Mashed Radish reader survey

  Survey ultimately comes from the Latin supervidere, “to oversee,” literally to “look over (a place).” On that note, I want to know what you think about Mashed Radish. What do you like or dislike? What else would you be interested in seeing from the  blog? So, I’ve put together a short survey. It’s only 10 questions and…

  John Kelly

  February 6, 2017

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• Why do we call them “falcons”?

  The falcon probably takes its name from the “sickle” shape of its beak, talons, or wings. This Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas. I’ve previously taken on the etymology of patriot, which ultimately derives from the Greek word for “father” and, curiously, didn’t always…

  John Kelly

  February 3, 2017

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