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Cottage cheese and pineapple Jell-O. Green fluff. Watergate salad. These so-called salads and fluffs with questionable ingredient combinations and altogether too much Jell-O and Cool Whip are often served at the dinner table on holidays or family get-togethers. The origins of many of these dishes are unknown, usually found decades ago in an old cookbook or Jell-O box recipe.

On the Kraft Heinz Jell-O webpage and recipe bank, numerous recipes for Jell-O salads and fluffs can be found. A literal slab of gelatinous cream cheese with cinnamon and pears, topped with lime Jell-O? Thats called under-the-sea salad. The gelatin certainly isnt limited to sweet dishes. Jell-O has a recipe for a gazpacho salad, which is just veggies suspended in gelatinous tomato juice and shaped in a mold. In the 1960s, there were even a few savory Jell-O flavors available for the purpose of making savory salads.

The Freeman asked people to share their favorite holiday salads and fluffs, and they do not disappoint.

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One of the odder-looking submissions was a dish that Mary Dehler of Pewaukee simply calls "Green Jell-O." She said that several members of her family make the dish for holidays, with her mother starting it over 55 years ago and passing it down to her children and grandchildren.

"It tastes just like the Yoplait whipped key lime yogurt," Dehler said. "It is made with lime Jell-O, cream cheese, whipped cream and a can of crushed pineapple. You drain the pineapple and use the juice with water to make the Jell-O," she said. An important detail of this dish is that it has to be made in a copper fish mold, which is shaped like the letter "U" and includes fish features. To top it off, green olives make the eyes and spine of the fish.

"Who knows on the olives. Its just how our mom did it. I suspect it was a Betty Crocker recipe; I tried searching but no luck," Dehler said. "The olives are what usually weirds people out."

The picture submitted with the recipe was that of a minty-green "fish" only identifiable as a creature by its two protruding olive-eyes.

Continuing the theme of eyes, several people said they make a dish called frog-eye salad, which sounds borderline inedible. Its a dessert pasta salad featuring whipped topping and eggs; various fruits and mini marshmallows are recommended as add-ins. When searching for the recipe online there are many variations. The name comes from the acini di pepe pasta used, which looks like frog or fish eyes. Yum.

Others mentioned Watergate salad, otherwise known as green fluff or pistachio delight. This dishs base is pistachio pudding. It contains ingredients such as canned pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and whipped topping. Unfortunately, even the Jell-O team doesnt know the origin of the name, but according to the Kraft Heinz website, the recipe originated in the mid-1980s and was renamed to Watergate salad in 1993.

Other dishes shared were more Thanksgiving-themed and were accompanied by heartwarming stories, such as cranberry fluff. Natasha Siebert submitted a recipe her first-grade teacher taught her how to make in the mid-1980s, and she has served it ever since.

"Usually, the youngest member of the family makes it each year, so they can contribute to the family meal in a simple, yet meaningful way," said Siebert. The dish involves jellied cranberry sauce, red Jell-O and Cool Whip. "It is surprisingly delicious!"

As funny as some of these dishes sound or look thinking of you, olive-eyed Jell-O fish they serve as a way for families to share tradition and create a simple side dish for the holidays. So, go pick up a package or two of gelatin and consider making a sweet salad for your next gathering.

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What are some of the most memorable Thanksgiving day gatherings you've ever had? Some of members of the Unleashed staff have assembled together during this holiday week to serve up some of theirs.

Gathering at Suncadia

My most memorable Thanksgiving is actually the most recent one. (I also might just be incredibly forgetful. Who knows?)

Every year for Christmas, my entire extended family rents a house up at Suncadia, the resort near Cle Elum. Then, for a whole weekend, we live together. My grandparents have their Facebook reels up so loud that my ears are ringing while echoes of my cousin and brother playing video games travel down from the loft.

Last year, due to some scheduling conflicts, we stayed in the annual "Christmas House" during Thanksgiving. I vividly remember my aunt baking little baby pumpkin pies for each of us to eat, and traveling around the small town to check out the many holiday bazaars.

There's never a dull moment when my extended family is all together, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Spending Thanksgiving in a gorgeous mountain home next to the people I love most is something I'll never forget.

Indiana Hilmes, 12th grade, Selah High School

A post-dinner dice game

A standout Thanksgiving memory for me was in my old house in Yakima, where a few years ago the whole family gathered for Thanksgiving, family time and, of course, delicious food. Since a few years have passed now, the nostalgia has started to kick in as I remember the smell of the delicious turkey roasting in the oven and the sweet scent of pies cooling on the kitchen counter.

The day started with an abundance of familiar flavors, each dish made by family members who brought their signature contributions to the table. The turkey, golden brown, took center stage, the symbol of the Thanksgiving feast. Stove Top stuffing, a simple yet beloved side, carried the Thanksgiving meal. Great conversations were exchanged, lots of stories were shared and laughter was had. The dining table became a wonderful family reunion with everyone being in the Thanksgiving thankful spirit.

While the delicious food filled our bellies, it was the collective experience of savoring each carefully prepared dish in the company of loved ones that made that Thanksgiving truly special.

The night ended with our favorite family tradition, a simple dice game called CLR. You start with three $1 bills and you roll three dice that have a dot, a C, an L, or an R on it. If it's a dot, you keep a dollar of the initial three you start with. If it's a C, it goes in the center pile. If you get an R, you pass the dollar to the person on your right. And if you get an L, you pass a dollar to the person on your left.

The goal is to be the last one standing with dollar bills to claim the center pile where they all inevitably end up. The night was full of laughs and groans as the game either went your way, or someone else's.

As the years have flown by, those moments of togetherness and the simple joy of a shared meal and family time remain etched in my memory, demonstrating the importance of the holiday.

Axel Fulton, 11th grade, West Valley High School

Vegetarian turkey (and frog eye salad)

My most memorable Thanksgiving experience was from before my Grandma Carol passed away. In 2013, when I was 6, we had a large family gathering at my grandmas house, and she prepared a delicious spread of traditional Thanksgiving foods. I was vegetarian at the time, and my grandma made special effort to make sure I had a vegetarian turkey.

My grandma set up games for everyone to play at this grand Thanksgiving feast. My cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and great-grandparents were there, which made it a special memory, especially since some of my family members have since passed away. I have fond memories of playing in the playroom, and being with the people I loved most.

With fun things to do, family to visit, and delectable foods to devour, I cant think of any other Thanksgiving that is just as special and memorable as that one. It's one I will remember forever.

One honorable mention, though, involves my Grandma Jeans frog eye salad, which is an annual tradition. When my sisters were younger, they were afraid to eat it because they thought it was really frog eyes. It is actually made of acini de pepe pasta (which looks like frog eyes) with fruit and whipped cream.

Carson VanEaton, 11th grade, East Valley High School

The Apple Cup!

When most people remember Thanksgiving, they think of the appetite you have for that delicious food on the table or the first snowfall that might have happened around the week of Thanksgiving break.

All this is as wonderful it sounds. But my memory of Thanksgiving has a different approach to this holiday.

Every year, I love waking up on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to watch the Apple Cup game. I know that the game isnt actually on Thanksgiving day but its still a part of the Thanksgiving week. This is the college football game against the rivalry teams Washington State University and the University of Washington.

As a UW fan, Im looking forward to hopefully seeing another win this year from the Huskies. This year's game is going to be a fun one because UW is currently undefeated and ranked No. 5 in the nation (at least prior to the Nov. 18 game against Oregon State). This year's Apple Cup will be hosted at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

My favorite Apple Cup has to be the one from 2019. When I was in fifth grade, the game was totally in Washington State's hands until it started snowing and UW came out with the win. The fact that there was snow that day was exciting enough, but to pull out a win from that was even more exciting.

This annual contest is a great way to connect with your family and show gratitude towards them. You get to be with them and watch the game just as you did during Thanksgiving day.

The Apple Cup is interesting because you get to watch two teams battle it out. And, besides, who doesnt love a good rivalry once in a while?

Annaka Yockey, 10th grade, Eisenhower High School

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Napoleon Bonaparte did a lot, but he didnt quite do it all. He did not, for example, fire a bunch of cannons at the Egyptian pyramids. Does it matter that Ridley Scotts Napoleon includes a scene of French armies attacking million-ton, completely inanimate structures of stone? Or that the Battle of Austerlitz scene focuses on a frozen pond incident that, in reality, occurred long after the battle was won?

Ridley Scott admitted he doesnt know if Napoleons armies shot cannons at pyramids and that the scene was merely a fastand loose, I might addway of saying he took Egypt. His response to the critics was a swift Get a life. In another interview, he stated that fucking historians dont truly know about Napoleonic Europe because they werent there.

Scotts fact-agnostic attitude toward Napoleon, one of the most documented humans to ever walk the planet, hasnt gone unnoticed. History-minded reviewers have pointed out the inaccuracies littered throughout the 2-hour-and-38-minute flick. If youre looking to get a crystal-clear portrait of the French emperor, you may want to supplement your movie night with some additional readinglike one of the bazillion books about Napoleon, or more conveniently, the famed rulers sprawling Wikipedia page.

Napoleons main article is nearly 20,000 words, cleanly divided into sections such as Appearance and The Invasion of Russia (the latter will inform you that Napoleon almost certainly did not say I must begin my march to Moscow, like his character did in the film, since he didnt think hed have to go so far into Russia). Wikipedia has additional entries dedicated to his tomb, legacy, penchant for art looting, and more. Le petit caporal even has a stand-alone article on his genitals (only Jesus and Hitler can say the same).

When it comes to films that dance on the line between fantasy and reality, the post-movie Wikipedia dive is a sacred online ritual. You sit next to your partner or pal and simultaneously scroll through historical synopses, occasionally piercing the silence with new-to-you info like Napoleon was frenemies with Beethoven! or People think he had a body-odor fetish but he probably didnt! as you sort creative liberties from historical canon.

I know for a fact that Im not the only one fond of pairing entertainment with light research. When Sony Pictures released the Napoleon trailer on July 10, Wikipedia traffic for the long-dead leader skyrocketed to third place on the daily list of most-viewed articles, beating out popular entries like Sex and ChatGPT. And that was just the trailer!

Even from the grave, Napoleon is dominating new (online) worlds. As the release date approached, traffic to Napoleon topics climbed steadily, surpassing contemporary figures like Joe Biden, Elon Musk, and Beyoncall before it was even released. Even the article about bicorne hats, Bonapartes headwear of choice, is at its highest traffic in recorded history.

Unlike the encyclopedias of yore, Wikipedia shows which entries people are looking upand which ones nobody is reading (a tireless study by an admin named Colin Morris revealed that many of the least-trafficked articles are on obscure moth species). Without fail, the box office, particularly for based on true events flicks, drives hordes of Wikipedia traffic. J. Robert Oppenheimers article got 100 times more pageviews in July than Vagina, a shocking achievement considering Vaginas consistently strong performance on the Wikipedia charts (it averages more views than God).

During the week of July 23, 16 of the Top 25 articles in English Wikipedia were directly related to Barbenheimer. Last month, following Netflixs Beckham, David Beckham made the Top 5; during the heights of the Tinder Swindler, Simon Levievs article breached the Top 3; Blonde carried Marilyn Monroe to the Top 5; Pamela Anderson hogged the top charts after the Pam & Tommy miniseries. Whether or not film adaptations of history win over the Academy, they consistently clean up on Wikipedia. In the monthlong buildup to the Napoleon movies release, Napoleons penis alone got more traffic than articles like Electromagnetism and the list of Pacific islands.

No one knows film-driven Wikipedia traffic more keenly than Igor, a volunteer whose user page starts with Hello, Im Brazilian, have a lot of free time and a will to learn things. I adore his ardent write-ups of the encyclopedia charts, which are really thinly veiled cultural criticism. Each week since 2017, he has dutifully explained why each of the Top 25 articles are trending, answering the question no one was asking: How is the documentary du jour affecting the encyclopedia?

He recaps pageview trends with no less fervor than an NBA sportscaster during Game 7: In 2022, when Inventing Anna was dominating Netflix, he called fraudster Anna Sorokin the only thing preventing a top-ten monopoly of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis. During Anna Sorokins second week in the charts, Igor criticized the salacious, tabloid-esque true story limited series that are all the rage these days and stated youd never catch me watching it (he caved just four write-ups later). Netflix has too much of a pull on people, he proclaimed in the second of five straight weeks that Jeffrey Dahmer occupied the No. 1 spot (Dahmer achieved Wikipedias second-highest all-time weekly viewership).

In a 2018 Nielsen poll, 45 percent of adults responded that they used a second screen very often or always when watching TV, and in a blog post, Wikipedia called itself a second-screen experience. In the five years since then, the line between encyclopedia and entertainment has only gotten blurrier. But its not invisible. Wikipedia shouldnt sacrifice its meticulousness for movie magic, nor should movie scripts adopt the dry, info dump-y quality of an encyclopediacommentators have made the latter point abundantly clear.

Film critics deride the dense dramas and documentaries with overly stiff adherence to the historical recordstorytelling thats more didactic than artful, more concerned with detail than drama. The New Yorker called Baz Luhrmanns Elvis movie a gaudily decorated Wikipedia article and IndieWire dubbed the Whitney Houston biopic a Wikipedia page set to song, panning the abject laziness of the films construction. The New York Times diminished Solo: A Star Wars Story to a filmed Wikipedia page. Netflixs Pel movie contains nothing you couldnt get from Wikipedia, and the doc on Joyce Carol Oates is just a glorified Wikipedia article. The critics are clear that an encyclopedia is no replacement for a movie: Films may prompt a Wikipedia binge but they should not be the Wikipedia binge.

Reviewers raise this comparison as a critique of moviemakers, but I cant help but interpret the sentiment as a sneaky salute to Wikipedia. What an achievement for a humble encyclopedia, written by literal randos, to bear any sort of resemblance to big-budget entertainment. Slowly but surely, the once scrappy Wikipedia project has graduated into the go-to metaphor for no-frills factfulness.

Richard Brody clearly spelled out his praise in the New Yorker review of Oppenheimer: Wikipedias simple fact-heavy article offered more complexity and more enticing detail than Nolans script, he wrote. Wikipedians everywhere blushed with pride.

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As journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, fact-checking sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fill the gaps, Cornell research finds.

In a new study, Andy Zhao, a doctoral candidate in information science based at Cornell Tech, compared professional fact-checking articles to posts on Cofacts, a community-sourced fact-checking platform in Taiwan. He found that the crowdsourced site often responded to queries more rapidly than professionals and handled a different range of issues across platforms.

Fact-checking is a core component of being able to use our information ecosystem in a way that supports trustworthy information, said senior author Mor Naaman, professor of information science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. Places of knowledge production, like Wikipedia and Cofacts, have proved so far to be the most robust to misinformation campaigns.

The study, Insights from a Comparative Study on the Variety, Velocity, Veracity, and Viability of Crowdsourced and Professional Fact-Checking Services, published Sept. 21 in the Journal of Online Trust and Safety.

The researchers focused on Cofacts because it is a crowdsourced fact-checking model that had not been well-studied. The Taiwanese government, civil organizations and the tech community established Cofacts in 2017 to address the challenges of both malicious and innocent misinformation partially in response to efforts from the Chinese government to use disinformation to create a more pro-China public opinion in Taiwan. Much like Wikipedia, anyone on Cofacts can be an editor and post answers, submit questions and up or downvote responses. Cofacts also has a bot that fact-checks claims in a popular messaging app.

Starting with more than 60,000 crowdsourced fact-checks and 2,641 professional fact-checks, Zhao used natural language processing to match up responses posted on Cofacts with articles addressing the same questions on two professional fact-checking sites. He looked at how quickly the sites posted responses to queries, the accuracy and persuasiveness of the responses and the range of topics covered.

He found the Cofacts users often responded faster than journalists, but mostly because they could stand on the shoulders of giants and repurpose existing articles from professionals. In this way, Cofacts acts as a distributor for information. They carry those stories across language, across the nation, or across time, to this exact moment to answer people's questions, Zhao said.

Importantly, Zhao found that the Cofacts posts were just as accurate as the professional sources. And according to seven native Taiwanese graduate students who acted as raters, articles by journalists were more persuasive, but Cofacts posts often were clearer.

Further analysis showed the crowdsourced site covered a slightly different range of topics compared with those addressed by professionals. Posts on Cofacts were more likely to address recent and local issues such as regional politics and small-time scams while journalists were more likely to write about topics requiring expertise, including health claims and international affairs.

We can leverage the power of the crowds to counter misinformation, Zhao concluded. Misinformation comes from everywhere, and we need this battle to happen in all corners.

The need for fact-checking is likely to continue to grow. While its not yet clear how generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT or Midjourney, will impact the information landscape, Naaman and Zhao said it is possible that AI programs that generate text and fake images may make it even easier to create and spread misinformation online.

However, despite the success of Cofacts in Taiwan, Zhao and Naaman caution that the same approach may not transfer to other countries. Cofacts has built on the user habits, the cultures, the background, and political and social structures of Taiwan, which is how they succeed, Zhao said.

But understanding Cofacts success may assist in the design of other fact-checking systems, especially in regions that dont speak English, which have access to few, if any fact-checking resources.

Understanding how well that kind of model works in different settings could hopefully provide some inspiration and guidelines to people who want to execute similar endeavors in other places, Naaman said.

The study received partial support from the National Science Foundation.

Patricia Waldron is a writer for the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.

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In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies, the quest for the next groundbreaking opportunities intensifies as we peer into 2024. This guide unveils 10 emerging cryptocurrency picks poised for substantial growth. From blockchain interoperability to eco-friendly mining solutions, these selections represent innovative projects with the potential to redefine the digital asset landscape. As investors seek to navigate the evolving market, these picks offer a glimpse into the future of decentralized technologies and the potential for wealth creation in the ever-expanding world of cryptocurrencies.

Polkadot has emerged as a frontrunner in the race for blockchain interoperability. Designed to facilitate communication between different blockchains, Polkadots innovative approach positions it as a cornerstone for the development of a decentralized internet.

Cardano, with its commitment to scalability, sustainability, and interoperability, has become a beacon of progress in the cryptocurrency space. The ongoing development of smart contract capabilities further solidifies Cardanos position as a contender for long-term success.

Chainlink plays a pivotal role in the blockchain ecosystem as a decentralized oracle network. By connecting smart contracts with real-world data, Chainlink addresses a critical need, making it an indispensable asset for developers and investors alike.

Solana distinguishes itself with its high throughput and low transaction costs. Designed to support decentralized applications (DApps), Solana offers a platform that is both efficient and cost-effective, positioning it for significant growth.

VeChains focus on supply chain management and product tracking sets it apart in the cryptocurrency space. Real-world applications and strategic partnerships contribute to VeChains potential for widespread adoption and sustained growth.

Theta Token has set its sights on revolutionizing the streaming industry by decentralizing content delivery. Its unique approach to video delivery and integration with blockchain technology make it a compelling investment for those eyeing the future of media consumption.

Formerly known as Matic Network, Polygon addresses the scalability issues of the Ethereum blockchain. Providing a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks, Polygon offers solutions that make it an attractive option for developers and investors seeking scalability.

Stellar focuses on facilitating cross-border transactions and acting as a bridge between traditional financial systems and blockchain. Its emphasis on financial inclusion and efficient transactions positions Stellar as a cryptocurrency with the potential to redefine cross-border payments.

Aave operates as a decentralized lending and borrowing platform, leveraging smart contracts for peer-to-peer transactions. Its role in decentralized finance (DeFi) positions Aave as a key player in reshaping traditional financial systems.

Chia introduces a unique consensus algorithm called Proof of Space and Time, promoting an eco-friendlier approach to cryptocurrency mining. With a focus on sustainability, Chia has garnered attention as a greener alternative in the cryptocurrency landscape.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, these 10 emerging picks represent a diverse array of innovative projects with real-world applications. While the market remains inherently volatile, diligent research and a nuanced understanding of each project can empower investors to make informed decisions in this dynamic and promising space. As we look towards 2024, staying abreast of market trends and maintaining a thoughtful approach to risk will be essential for those seeking to navigate and potentially benefit from the ever-expanding world of cryptocurrencies.

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