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Word of the Day
Rarefied RAIR-uh-fyde (adjective) Being less dense; of, relating to or interesting to a select group; esoteric; very high - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Googlism
www.googlism.com
This fun tool lets you see what Google "thinks" of certain topics and people. This site simply searches Google and the thousands of thoughts and opinions about thousands of different topics, people, names, things and places.
Number to Know
3,929,326: The U.S. population at the first census, which was taken on Aug. 2, 1790.
This Day in History
Aug. 2, 1990: Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to conflict with coalition forces in the Gulf War.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actor-director Kevin Smith (42)
Daily Quote
“The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.” – Author James A. Baldwin, who was born on this date in 1924.
Word of the Day
Rarefied RAIR-uh-fyde (adjective) Being less dense; of, relating to or interesting to a select group; esoteric; very high - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Googlism
www.googlism.com
This fun tool lets you see what Google "thinks" of certain topics and people. This site simply searches Google and the thousands of thoughts and opinions about thousands of different topics, people, names, things and places.
Number to Know
3,929,326: The U.S. population at the first census, which was taken on Aug. 2, 1790.
This Day in History
Aug. 2, 1990: Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to conflict with coalition forces in the Gulf War.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actor-director Kevin Smith (42)
Daily Quote
“The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.” – Author James A. Baldwin, who was born on this date in 1924.
