Javelina or Jabalina or Javalina or Mexican hog (collared peccary)
The collared peccary wasa familiar sight to Texans of the 19th century. The animal is popularly called "javelina" or ""jabalina" or "javalina" or "Mexican…
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Tamalada (tamale-making party)
The tamal (tamale) can take a long time to properly prepare. Tamales are often served on Christmas (and other festive occasions); before the occasion, a tamalada (tamale-making party) is usually…
Texas Trifecta (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio/Austin)
"Texas Trifecta" can mean any three things that are Texas-related. "Texas Trifecta" has been used to refer to three Texas cities --Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio or Austin.…
“Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” (newsboy shout)
"Extra! Extra! Read all about it!" The cry of the newsboys is well-remembered, even if the newsboys haven't survived into the internet age of the 21st century. Newspapers published…
“What’s black and white and read all over?” (newspaper riddle)
"What's black and white and re(a)d all over?" The newspaper riddle has been cited in print from at least 1824. WikiAnswersQ: What is black and white and read all over?In: Jokes and…
“Wall Street indexes predicted nine out of the last five recessions” (Paul Samuelson)
Economist Paul Samuelson used his Newsweek column of September 19, 1966 to show that the market and that economists often get things wrong: "Wall Street indexes predicted nine out of the last…
“The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent” (Keynes?)
"The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent" (or, "The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent") is a statement often attributed to…
“Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut” (business proverb)
"Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut" is an old business proverb that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and bumper stickers. The barber is in the…
Yoyos or Yo-Yos (Mexican pastries)
"Yo-yos" (named after the still-popular 1920s toy of a disk on a string) is the name of a Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce) that resembles the toy, minus the string. A "yo-yo" has…
Eighth Wonder of the World (compound interest)
Compound interest is so amazing an investment concept that it's been called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Credit for "Eighth Wonder" has been assigned to Benjamin Franklin…
“Time in the market is better than timing the market” (Wall Street adage)
"Time in the market is better than timing the market" means that, over time, the stock market will yield successful returns. It is impossible to accurately time the market highs and lows.…
Honest Politician (when bought, stays bought)
In politics, an "honest man" is often described as someone (a politician or a voter) who, when bought, stays bought. A "dishonest man" is someone who sides with the person who…
“Wise old owl” poem
The four-line poem "A Wise Old Owl" is cited in print from at least 1883, but is of unknown authorship. A 1904 source (below) credits "the immortal poet Bromley." The wise old…
Kung Pao Chicken (Kung Po Chicken)
Kung Pao chicken (also spelled "Kung Po" on American menus) originates from the Sichuan Province of China, where it's called gōng bǎo (palace guardian). The dish is named after…
Pad Thai (Phad Thai)
Pad Thai (less frequently spelled "phad Thai") is a noodle dish that has been cited in print in the United States since at least 1960, and that appeared in New York City's Thai…
Fudge
"Fudge" (a candy) appears to have received its name at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1892-1893. The word "fudge" had long been an exclamation ("Oh, fudge!);…
“Buy land—they ain’t making any more of it”
"Buy land -- they're not making any more of it" is a statement that has been attributed to folk humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935) since the 1960s. The saying -- like almost all…
“Money doesn’t grow on trees” (financial proverb)
"Money doesn't grow on trees" (or, in a 19th century form, "Money don't grow on trees") is an old financial proverb meaning that money isn't made easily, simply…
“How to make a small fortune on Wall Street” (start with a large one)
Question: How do you make a small fortune on Wall Street?Answer; Start with a large one! This old joke is of unknown origin, but it dates at least to the 1950s. While it's been used to refer…
Charlotte Russe
The charlotte russe (sometimes capitalized as "Charlotte Russe") has been called "Brooklyn ambrosia," although the Bronx also claims the dessert. In the first half of the 1900s…