Midlander (inhabitant of Midland)
"Midlander" is the name of an inhabitant of Midland, Texas. The name "Midlander" has been cited in print since at least 1888. Wikipedia: Midland, TexasMidland is a city in and…
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Midnight Regulation
Entry in progress -- B.P. American Action ForumDecember 2, 2016Lame Duck Regulatory Agenda Projects $44 Billion In Midnight CostsSam BatkinsHere are the final pieces to President Obama’s…
Midtown International Theatre Festival
The Midtown International Theatre Festival began in 2000 and is held in midtown Manhattan (above 14th Street). http://www.midtownfestival.org/fest06/copy/schedule.htmMITFJuly 17th-August 6th,…
Migas (crumbs)
"Migas" is Spanish for "crumbs." It is usually short for "huevos con migas" -- scrambled eggs with tortilla crumbs. Migas is a popular Tex-Mex breakfast dish.…
Might Take Awhile (Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA nickname)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a New York State agency that (among other duties) operates New York City's subways and buses. The MTA has been nicknamed "May Take…
Mike and Ike (salt and pepper shakers; jelly candy)
"Mike and Ike (They Look Alike)" is the name of a comic strip by Rube Golberg that premiered in the San Francisco (CA) Bulletin on September 29, 1907. "Mike and Ike" (or…
Milanesa
Entry still in progress -- B.P. Glossary - Mexican food recipes, cooking termsMilanesa A breaded, fried cutlet of veal, beef or pork. Glossary of Mexican CookingMilanesa: Breaded and fried pork,…
Mildew Plaza (Milford Plaza nickname)
The Milford Plaza opened in 1928 (as the Lincoln Hotel) at 700 Eighth Avenue. The 27-story, 1,300-room hotel is located near the Broadway theaters and was so affordably priced that it began…
Mile High City (summary)
In the second-half of the 1800s, it was determined that Denver was a "mile high." Around 1900, Denver became known as the "mile high city." 20 July 1905, Wellsboro (PA) Gazette,…
MILF (Man, I Love Friday)
"MILF (Man, I Love Fridays)" -- sometimes with the singular "Friday" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's usually a euphemism for the real definition…
MILF (Man, I Love Fridays)
"MILF (Man, I Love Fridays)" -- sometimes with the singular "Friday" -- is a saying that has been printed on many images. It's usually a euphemism for the real definition…
Milhous (middle name to imply “Nixonian”)
Adding "Milhous" as a president's middle name (after Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994) has been used to imply Nixonian characteristics. New York (NY) Times columnist and former Nixon…
Military City, USA (San Antonio nickname)
San Antonio is home to the Alamo (one of the most famous of all Texas battles). San Antonio is also home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Brooks Field, and has…
Military-Industrial Complex
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) delivered his presidential farewell address on January 17, 1961: "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of…
Milk Carton Politician
"Who are your Milk Carton Politicians?" asked the political website Hot Air on August 16, 2009 -- a reference to the milk carton photos of missing children. New York City experienced the…
Milk Shake (Milkshake)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: MilkshakeA milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice cream or iced milk, and sweet flavorings such as fruit syrup, vanilla extract,…
Milk Toast (Milquetoast)
"Milk toast" has been cited in print since at least 1831. It is toasted bread in warm milk, often with butter and other ingredients added to the toast. "Caspar Milquetoast" is a…
Milkaholic
A "milkaholic" (milk + -aholic, related to "alcoholic") is a person who is addicted to drinking milk. "Our daughter, age two, is a 'milkaholic'" was cited in…
Millinery District
Manhattan's "Millininery District" is roughly an older term for what would be called the "Garment District" or "Garment Center," between Fifth and Seventh Avenues…
Million Dollar Movie
Remember WOR Channel 9's "Million Dollar Movie"? Remember the theme music, from Gone With the Wind? Before Turner Classic Movies and Blockbuster, there was "Million Dollar…