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“Howdy” (short for “How do you do?”) is a greeting that can be traced back to England, c. 1712. It became significant in the Southern United States during the 19th century and was spread towards the Western United States by Civil War Veterans. Although “Howdy” is primarily used in the West, it is used and heard throughout the US today.

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The phrase “totally illogical” likely references the catchphrase of Spock, a part-Vulcan, part-human character on the show Star Trek who often decries the actions of his human counterparts as “illogical.”

The TV show Star Trek was initially distributed by Desilu Studios when it premiered in 1966. Desilu underwent a merger with Paramount Pictures and was rebranded to Paramount Television in 1967, and Paramount has been the distributor of all Star Trek media in decades since and would be the copyright holders of any official merchandise since 1967.

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The heart shaped symbol has been used to represent love for centuries. The shape may have originated in ancient North Africa, where the seedpod of the now-extinct plant silphium was heart-shaped and was commonly taken as a form of birth control. Another theory says the heart shape was drawn in the Middle Ages based on written descriptions of the human heart by Aristotle. In either case, the heart shape is now used around the globe, especially in red and pink colors, to express love.

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The phrase "Beam Me Up" is associated with the 1960s science fiction television series Star Trek. In the show, crew members of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore distant planets using teleportation. They rely on the ship's chief engineer Montgomery Scott, or Mr. Scotty, to "Beam them up." However, that exact phrase was never actually said on the show. Over the decades, the phrase has become associated by way of Pop-Cultural Osmosis. The phrase may have first appeared on a bumper sticker stating, "Beam me up, Scotty, there's no intelligent life on this planet." It has become everyday slang for "hit me up" or "text me," as well as a reference to escapism. In 2009, hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj's album was titled “Beam Me Up Scotty” and featured a song by the same name. In 2012, singer P!nk released the single "Beam Me Up" about loss.

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The image may be the symbolization of Batman, which originated from DC comics. Batman is one of the world’s most iconic fictional characters. His purpose is to dedicate his life to wage eternal war on the criminals of Gotham City. His alter ego, Bruce Wayne is a playboy billionaire who witnessed the tragic murder of his parents as a child. Since then, he trained himself to become a self-made superhero known as Batman and uses advanced technology to humiliate many armies. Batman is sometimes known as “Dark Knight,” “Caped Crusader,” and “Matches Malone,” and he formed teams consisting of his fellow DC superheroes such as the Justice League, the Outsiders, and Batman, Incorporated.

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George Washington was the first president of the United States, and served in the role from 1789 to 1797. He was Commanding General of the Continental Army and a founding father who helped establish the U.S. Constitution and federal government. The American bald eagle with wings spread at the top of the portrait represents the strength and courage of the United States; it became the national bird in 1782. The laurel garland under the image represents victory and honor. In ancient Rome, a laurel wreath crowned a successful commander. The flag of the newly formed United States surrounds the portrait. A eulogy for George Washington declared, “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” His image is found in art, national monuments, currency, and souvenirs.

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The first Dutch Pantry Family Restaurant opened in 1945 along U.S 11 near Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. The name Dutch Pantry was meant to suggest that every Pennsylvania Dutch home contained a pantry stocked with good food. The restaurant grew into a chain expanding across Pennsylvania and a few locations in Florida. The Dutch Pantry featured a standard design that reflected the food and atmosphere of Pennsylvania Dutch country. Buildings were colorful with roofs decorated in red and white tiles and a sign in the shape of a windmill. The interior contained two rustic dining rooms and a county store. They were also franchises of Kentucky Fried Chicken and featured the Colonel's chicken on the menu. In the 1970s, ownership changed with plans for the expansion of 300 restaurants. Unfortunately, by 1983, the chain was in steady decline, and development goals were never met.  By the 2000s, only a couple of Dutch Pantry Family Restaurants remained.