Word Of The Day
undertow  | |
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| Definition: | (noun) The seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore. |
| Synonyms: | sea purse, sea puss, sea-poose |
| Usage: | The beachgoer was caught in the undertow and dragged out to sea. |
Article Of The Day
| Language Of the Birds | |
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 In mythology, medieval literature, and occultism, the language of the birds is often considered a divine or magical language used by birds to communicate with the initiated. A wide variety of historical references to the language of birds exists: Solomon's wisdom is attributed to it, and Aesop, the legendary Greek fabulist, is said to have understood it. In Norse mythology, ravens keep the god Odin apprised of events on Earth. What beast's blood is said to confer the ability to understand birds?More... | |
This Day In History
| The Rum Rebellion (1808) | |
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 The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was the only successful armed takeover of government in the history of Australia. It began when New South Wales governor William Bligh was deposed by George Johnston, commander of the New South Wales Corps. The coup was a retaliation against attempts by successive governors to curb the power of the Corps and interfere with its lucrative rum trade—which gave the rebellion its name. The coup was the second time Bligh had been the victim of a rebellion. What was the first?More... | |
Today's Birthday
| Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (1892) | |
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 Coleman was an American civil aviator who became the first female pilot of African-American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license. After attaining her license in France, Coleman continued to train extensively and earned a living as a stunt pilot in air shows, earning the nickname "Queen Bess." She died in an aviation accident in 1926, but her legacy inspired countless aviators. What led to the accident that resulted in Coleman's death?More... | |
Quote Of The Day
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 Pathos, piety, courage,—they exist, but are identical, and so is filth. Everything exists, nothing has value. E. M. Forster (1879-1970) |
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