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Hawaii Four-O (Chinese dish)

Hawaii Five-O was an American police procedural drama series that aired from 1968 to 1980. The series was revived in 2010. The Chinese dish of "Hawaii Five-O" (often called "Hawaii…

Hawaii: Aloha State (nickname)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Aloha Aloha (pronounced [əˈlo.hə]) in the Hawaiian language means affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. Since the middle of the 19th century, it also has…

Hawaiian Pizza (Toast Hawaii)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Hawaiian pizzaHawaiian pizza is a pizza which usually consists of a cheese and tomato base with pieces of ham and pineapple. Some versions include bacon,…

Hawk

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: War HawkThe term war hawk, in modern use, describes one who seeks war on a country or region and is used in contrast to the more peaceful dove. Historical War…

Hawks (Hunter College teams)

Hunter College calls its athletic teams the "Hawks." No one knows why. 7 December 1955, New York Times, pg. 55:Hunter College's basketball team gained its second victory in two…

Health Sinner

A "health sinner" is a person who does not conform to the current norms for proper health, such as someone who eats the wrong foods or who doesn't get enough exercise. "Health…

Healthing (health + helping)

Lysol (known for its cleaning products) began an advertising campaign that portrayed their products as "healthing" (health + helping). Lysol trademarked "healthing" on January…

Heart Of Texas (H.O.T.)

Many Texas organizational names include "Heart of Texas," with "H.O.T." added. There is no one organization that started all this, except perhaps the song "Deep in the…

Heart of the Hills (Kerrville slogan)

The city of Kerrville in the Texas Hill Country has many parks, fairs, and festivals. In 1922, Kerrville promoted itself as the "Heart of the Hills," and the slogan is still well known…

Heart of the Valley (Donna motto/slogan)

The city of Donna is located in the Rio Grande Valley. As early as the 1930s, Doona has called itself the "Heart of the Valley." A longer motto/slogan is: "The City with a Heart in…

Heartbeat Loan

A "heartbeat loan" is a loan given to anyone with a heartbeat. It's sometimes said that banks so dearly wanted to make mortgages (and collect mortgage fees) that the banks would give…

Heartbreak Hotel (Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel)

The Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel (at JFK Airport) was called "Heartbreak Hotel" (also the title of a 1956 Elvis Presley song) in July 1996, when it housed grieving family members of those who…