Today, “OG” most often means an original, pioneer, veteran, or highly respected person or thing.
“OG,” usually pronounced “oh-jee,” is a slang abbreviation that originally stood for “Original Gangster” or “Original Gangsta.” The expression emerged from Los Angeles street and gang culture in the 1970s, where it referred to an early, established, experienced, or highly respected member of a gang. Over time, the term moved beyond its original gang-related meaning and became part of hip-hop
No soup for you!
A bisque and a soup are both liquid-based dishes, but the main difference traditionally lies in their ingredients, texture, preparation, and richness. Soup is the broader category, encompassing an enormous
“Momo” is short for Missouri Monster, and descriptions of the creature generally portray it as a large, hairy, humanlike animal standing approximately six to seven feet tall.
Momo, better known as the Missouri Monster, is one of the most famous cryptid legends in Missouri and one of the best-known Bigfoot-type stories in the United States. The creature takes its name from the small city of Louisiana, Missouri, in Pike County, where a remarkable series of alleged sightings occurred during the summer of 1972. “Momo” is short for Missouri Monster, and descriptions of the creature generally portray it as a large, hairy, humanlike animal standing approximately six to seven feet tall.
These are songs that contain the word “Monday” in their lyrics.
“She Wolf” is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, released in 2009 as the lead single and title track from her eighth studio album, She Wolf. Shakira wrote the song with American songwriter and producer John Hill and Sam Endicott of the Bravery, with Shakira and Hill producing the recording. Musically, it blends electropop, synth-pop,
Four more losses to reflect on here as summer ends in 2026…
These guys were an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer whose brilliantly colored, cosmic imagery became closely associated with the psychedelic and “flower power” culture of the 1960s; a fashion designer and costumier, known for Cher, Elton, Tina Turner, Dolly, Carol Burnett Show, etc; an actor best known for principal Richard Belding in Saved By the Bell; and a punter, quarterback for Minnesota, Atlanta, and Los Angeles .
These are songs that contain the word “Lola” in their lyrics.
“Lola” is one of the Kinks’ most famous and enduring songs, written by Ray Davies and released as a single on June 12, 1970, from the album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. Musically, it combines rock, pop, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, bass and drums, while its memorable chorus helped make it an international hit.
Historical recollections identify the Monarch-NuGrape Company in Doraville, Georgia, as a canner of Brownie.
Brownie Chocolate Drink was a regional American chocolate beverage that became a nostalgic favorite, particularly across the southeastern United States. Despite the name, it was not a liquid version of the chocolate brownie dessert. Rather, Brownie was a sweet, milk-based,
The founding father of American tiki culture.
Donn Beach, born Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gantt on February 22, 1907, was an American restaurateur, adventurer, bartender, and entrepreneur who is widely regarded as the founding father of American tiki culture. He was born in Limestone County, Texas, and was raised largely in New Orleans, where his father was a hotelier who later became
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players.
So far I’ve chosen, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Eumir Deodato, Gershon Kingsley, Jon Lord, Elton John, Billy Joel, Nicky Hopkins, John Paul Jones, Richard Wright, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Billy Preston. Let me chose some more to consider.
Originally, the drink mixes were sweetened primarily with cyclamate, an artificial sweetener that became extremely popular during the 1960s because it provided sweetness without the calories of sugar.
Funny Face Drink Mix was one of the most recognizable powdered soft drink brands of the 1960s and early 1970s, remembered for its brightly colored flavors, whimsical advertising, and memorable cartoon mascots. Introduced by the Pillsbury in 1964, the product entered a rapidly growing market for inexpensive powdered beverage mixes that could be prepared at home by simply adding water.
