🇺🇸 United States

• 🍔How Drive‑Thru Dining Changed Fast Food

  Explore how a small 1948 burger shack revolutionized fast food with drive-thru dining, setting the stage for a global phenomenon.

• 📜Articles | American topics for History.com

  My American coverage for History.com encompasses a fascinating array of significant events and influential figures.

• 🐄Patent US690236

  A fascinating glimpse into an early 20th-century invention designed to ease the milking process.

• 🍼Portfolio | Introducing yoomi

  Excited to share my design projects for yoomi, especially their innovative self-warming baby bottle making waves in the US market.

• 🎶Mix CD | Wisconsionable!

  This mix, set within the context of Wisconsin, navigates the challenging landscape of musical influences while keeping dairy mentions at bay. From the **50 States!** series of CDs, it showcases a variety of artists while including a nod to Liberace's significant contribution to pop music from the state.

• 🎶Mix CD | NY/ROBI

  An exploration of the connections between Africa and New York through music, including a unique take on Babatunde Olatunji's "Akiwowo."

• 🎶Mix CD | Washingtonic!

  A unique mix CD celebrating Washington State, featuring diverse tracks and no grunge.

• 🌸Mix CD | Marylanderful!

  This post celebrates the Maryland bar exam with a unique mix of cultural references and design elements related to Baltimore.

• 🌍The Garifuna Mass

  New York City's linguistic tapestry showcases endangered languages thriving in unexpected places.

• 🏷️“What’s your name?”

  Reflecting on the struggle of identity and the pressure to conform in the job market.

• 🌬️California dreaming, on such a winter’s day

  A beautiful capture by Mary Amor evokes the serene yet windy essence of a Southern California winter.

• 🇺🇸Mix CD | District of Columbulous!

  A visual representation inspired by the iconic design of the Bush and early Obama-era Oval Office, this cover is part of the "50 States!" series. The relevant geolocation coordinates for the national capital, Washington, D.C., are approximately 38.8951° N, 77.0364° W.

• 🗺️U.S. states as nations of equal population, map by James Richards

  A fascinating map combining US states and countries of equal population, perfect for a July 4 reflection from Culture-Making.com's curators.

• 🎉Can’t say no to that!

  Improv Everywhere orchestrated a delightful surprise wedding reception for a couple tying the knot at City Hall in New York City.

• 📼Nuovo cinema Paradiso

  A tale of culture preservation as an Italian town intervenes to save a beloved New York video rental store from closure.

• 🗽Hallelujah for the Walt Whitman Rest Stop, by Maria Kalman

  A glimpse into the cultural reflections captured by Maira Kalman during an inauguration-day trip down to Washington, inspired by Whitman's spirit.

• 🎨Monroe Street NW, Washington, D.C

  I love the color choices on these two row houses in the capital's Columbia Heights neighborhood.

• 🌉Electronic Superhighway - Continental U.S., by Nam June Paik

  The Mississippi River shines with a nostalgic glow, reminiscent of a historic superhighway. "[Electronic Superhighway

• 🌭Ben’s Chili Bowl, by Christian Tribastone

  I was drawn to this charming painting of the iconic D.C. eatery, Ben's Chili Bowl, which holds a special place in the history of U Street's vibrant cultural scene.

• 🇺🇸Passport census

  A reflection on the representation of American diversity through its passport imagery.

• 💔Leaving Las Vegas

  Exploring the complex factors contributing to suicide risk in Las Vegas.

• 🎨Slides, by Kirsten Tradowsky

  I enjoy many of Kirsten Tradowsky's paintings that capture the essence of childhood activities, like band practice and swim lessons.

• 🕌Inshallah

  Exploring how Islamic banking's principles help it thrive during financial crises.

• 📚Outdoor bookcases in Bonn, Germany

  In this post, Daniel Hamermesh reflects on the unique forms of community trust observed in Germany compared to the United States, particularly regarding public sharing initiatives like outdoor lending libraries.

• 🏷️G. SALE

  Impressed by a neighbor's succinct sign, I found a lovely convergence of cultural artifacts while reading John Berger's novel.

• 🌱More than playgrounds

  A glimpse into how outdoor classrooms are transforming student behavior in Boston’s schoolyards. “[The kids] sort of recognize this as kind of a special place. They’re quieter, more orderly,” Ms. Whittemore said.

• 🥤A Coke is a Coke is a Coke

  Andy Warhol on low-meets-high.

• 🎶Mix CD | Georgious!

  Celebrating Georgia's rich musical heritage, this inaugural mix from the **50 States!** series is dedicated to my friend Elizabeth, who moved to Atlanta in 2007 to begin work at the CDC. Based on the post content, the geolocation coordinates for Atlanta, Georgia are approximately 33.7490° N, 84.3880° W.

• 🎶Mix CD | Roxbury Dispensary

  A reflection on a friend's relocation and a creative tribute through music.