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Word: flavorless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...prerogatives still left to the British Crown is the right to claim all sturgeon caught in British waters. It is a privilege few monarchs avail themselves of, for English sturgeon, unlike its zestier Russian cousin, is a flat and flavorless fish unfit for a Queen. For this reason, royalty's rights became a matter of mere second thought last week when Fisherman Fred Warman sailed into Grimsby with a 40-lb. sturgeon in his hold. Warman let the sturgeon go at auction along with the rest of his catch, to Fishmonger Oscar Cleve for 3s, 4¾d. (about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Fish Story | 2/2/1953 | See Source »

...example, some people discarded the onion rings in the salad, while others simply brushed the oranges to one side. While there were some raised eyebrows at the combination, there was nothing but praise for the attempt at culinary artistry. Meanwhile, central kitchen diners continue to lament chopped lettuce salad, flavorless soups, and unimaginative desserts...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Onions and Oranges | 11/13/1950 | See Source »

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