birthplace

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Elon Musk turned his back on California, the birthplace of SpaceX and Tesla, and has been critical of the state’s policies and politics.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

At Le Beccherie, the dessert’s reputed birthplace, chef Manuel Gobbo explains how hard it is for a local to make the perfect version because “everyone has a memory of how their mother made tiramisu.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

As the traditional location of the first ladies’ offices, the East Wing was the birthplace of important initiatives that enhanced women’s visibility and changed the physical and spiritual landscape of the country.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The reintroduction of the birds of prey to the region has been a complex operation, mainly because the males tend to return to their birthplace to breed.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The Mona Lisa had come back to its birthplace.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day