Bocksbeutel

The flagon-shaped, rounded, and flattened bottle used for the wines of Germany’s Franken region. It is also used for some Portuguese wines, in particular rosés.

Which one of the following countries is among the eight wine-producing countries in Africa?

A. Morocco

B. Burkina Faso

C. Tanzania

D. Zambia

Due to its high mountains and cooling breezes from the Atlantic, Morocco is well suited for growing high quality grapes and producing wine. The Moroccan wine industry is experiencing an exciting revival, with five grape-growing regions currently producing wine.

“I’ll Have the Special, Thanks”

So there you are—staring at a menu item that reads “Prawns Human Taste” (ah: Hunan Taste?) According to Atlas Obscura’s fantastic piece, “Why Menu Translations Go Terribly Wrong,” these aren’t just typos. Translating the names… Continue reading

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