London’s iconic skyline features an enormous, cigar-shaped glass building lovingly known as the “Gherkin.” Tourists from around the world stop to take in its bold, environmentally friendly design and ...

"Gherkin" — I like saying it. It's vaguely Indian sounding. "Kerfuffle." That's just fun, with so many F's packed into three syllables. "Diphthong" is sly because it's hiding a silent H, the H right ...

Some cornichons in a crock - Burcu Atalay Tankut/Getty Images You probably know that gherkins and cornichons are both types of pickles that you can pick up at the grocery store -- but aside from their ...

The Gherkin, London’s first food-shaped landmark, launched 20 years ago in the heart of the City. The quirky glass skyscraper – officially known as 30 St Mary Axe – opened on April 28, 2004, after a ...