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Etched into a 1913 newspaper, the scene of a family picnic advertised a revolutionary canteen: a vacuum sealed product that would keep hot things hot and cold things cold.

From National Geographic • Jan. 23, 2024

The proof is in orbit: Etched onto an aluminum body component of each craft are the names of the people working on the project as of August 2022.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

Etched into the urn alongside her name is a cat, signifying the love the couple had for their pets.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

Etched into one wall was a 13-foot-long procession of almond-eyed deities, led by Hadad, a storm god who was identified by his three-pronged lightning rod and headdress with a five-point star.

From New York Times • May 12, 2022

Etched along the guard was an Ancient Greek word Percy somehow understood: Anaklusmos—Riptide.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan