Which of the following is a U.S. term not widely used in the U.K.?
• Bloke
• Brownstone
• Barrister
• Boffin
Feb. 13, 2026
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On This Day
1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Fact of the Day
Actress Joanna Kerns is the sister of Olympic swimmer Donna de Varona.
Nature Oddities
Two guide dogs — Salty and Roselle — helped their blind owners escape from the World Trade Center on 9/11. They were later awarded the Dickin Medal, the equivalent of the Victoria Cross for bravery.
Food and Drink
Salted raw celery used to be the third most popular dish on New York menus and more expensive than caviar due to issues with growing it.