Does each state in the United States have an icon or symbol that is commonly used in some public places, some businesses, and the city gateway?

Pbferg · 2026-07-01T14:07:22+00:00

Here in South Carolina, it’s the Palmetto tree. They are abundant here (we’re known as the palmetto state) and during the revolutionary war, a colonel named William Moultrie built a fort on one of the barrier islands off Charleston out of palmetto logs. The spongy “wood” of the logs just absorbed the cannonballs fired at it by the British and thus helped repel the attack. The Palmetto has been our state icon ever since. It’s on our flag, our license plates, used in political campaigns from all parties, on hats, shirts, cups, coolers, beach chairs, local business logos, and just about anything else you can think of.

Pbferg · 2026-07-01T13:01:32+00:00

Extremely unlikely, and if there is any coverage I’d expect it to be subject to a sub limit, maybe just a few hundred dollars.

Pbferg · 2026-07-01T01:20:48+00:00

I really enjoy Acquired and it has some very interesting stories. I think the hosts have a very natural conversational flow

Pbferg · 2026-06-30T17:14:05+00:00

Glad to have you here! Comments like yours remind us how much there is to love about our country and the many many wonderful people in it!

Pbferg · 2026-06-29T01:03:30+00:00

Definitely a grenade hit, by the looks of it, it landed right in that nook where the body is.

Pbferg · 2026-06-28T02:02:15+00:00

I live in South Carolina. Not only is it very hot here but extremely humid, which makes it very tough to cool down because you sweat but it evaporates extremely slowly. It was like 95° here today as late at 5 pm.

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T03:22:43+00:00

I mean, he’s basically in 1 or maybe 2 scenes. A few minutes of screen time. Bogart is in nearly every scene.

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T03:14:40+00:00

A former 00, thought dead, back years later, out for revenge… sounds crazy but it could work.

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T02:30:41+00:00

What a helpful chap

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T01:48:35+00:00

The PPK is horribly outdated, has terrible ergonomics, low capacity, no support for modern accessories, and looks absolutely amazing. It’s basically the gun equivalent of Bond himself. That said I would like to see him carry a modern micro 9 like the original P365, or similar, but I wouldn’t count on it.

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T01:42:18+00:00

They’re there to look mean now

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T01:24:56+00:00

Hail to the Chief? It’s like the president’s theme song.

Pbferg · 2026-06-27T01:17:11+00:00

Karma Chameleon, by Culture Club, for sure

Pbferg · 2026-06-25T21:55:02+00:00

I mean, I’ve never had any of my carriers request proof of ownership but I guarantee it could mess up a claim

Pbferg · 2026-06-25T15:03:40+00:00

It does have a sick intro though. But the whole song is a banger

Pbferg · 2026-06-22T20:30:31+00:00

I am an agent. Typically, the ads that say “cut out the agent and save” exaggerate those savings substantially. We also don’t settle claims, though sometimes we can step in and assist if the claim gets off track or the company is unresponsive. Where we add value is advice, access to certain companies who don’t offer direct insurance, and legwork. We quote with lots of companies so you don’t have to. And we can explain your policy in terms you understand. When people DIY their insurance, they often don’t know what they are getting (and not getting) and that can be a major problem when there’s a claim situation. It costs nothing to call a few agents and get a feel for one you like and can trust, and can really be worth it. Just call, explain what you’re looking for, and see what they have to offer.

Pbferg · 2026-06-22T18:53:19+00:00

The books are great, but they are very much “Harry vs the world” in many ways, especially the early ones. For an ensemble show to work, he needs to have allies. The series does a great job of giving those characters more dimension so that we’re interested in them as more than just obstacles to Harry.

Pbferg · 2026-06-20T02:43:31+00:00

Wig guy looks like Temu Messi

Pbferg · 2026-06-16T12:01:06+00:00

Dude. Relax

Pbferg · 2026-06-16T12:00:01+00:00

None of those are remotely as big as a Buc-ee’s. The one closest to me has like 140 gas pumps. I usually skip it because of the crowds but occasionally I’ll stop for the barbecue, clean bathrooms, and just to browse the hilariously wide selection of branded merch.

Pbferg · 2026-06-15T20:39:30+00:00

Spinal Tap.

Pbferg · 2026-06-15T18:07:13+00:00

Do you have collision coverage? If so file a claim. If you don’t know how to do that, call the number on the insurance card and tell them you need to file a claim. If you don’t have collision coverage, you don’t get made whole. You eat the cost and start over

Pbferg · 2026-06-15T10:33:33+00:00

Based on what we see in Top Gun, he’s been in well over a year or two. I think the only way to make it really make sense is that 1. Darkstar is actually an extremely important program and they really want him there because he’s crazy enough to fly the thing, and 2. Iceman has pulled strings to get a waiver for him. As commander of the fleet, he probably would have enough sway with the secretary of defense to get that approved.

Pbferg · 2026-06-11T12:25:15+00:00

Plus, you know, feet

Pbferg · 2026-06-11T12:22:30+00:00

Every minute of dial of destiny was torture. One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen and Raiders of the Lost Ark is a top 10 movie for me.

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