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Word of the Day
granger Definition: (noun) A person who operates a farm. Synonyms: sodbuster, farmer, husbandman Usage: Their lands had been bought long ago, and the grangers moved to the city to find work as manual laborers.

Article of the Day

Rose Windows These circular windows, often found in medieval churches and Gothic architecture, are generally ornamented with stained glass and stone tracery laid out in round, radiating, shaft patterns. Since the pattern often resembles a rose with radiating petals, the term “rose window” is often misattributed to the flower; in fact, the 17th century name likely stems from the Old French word roué, meaning wheel. What role did the crusaders play in the spread of this decorative window style? More...

This Day in History

Treaty of Waitangi Establishes New Zealand as a British Colony (1840) Though considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation, the Treaty of Waitangi has been the subject of much debate since it was signed by representatives of the British crown and Maori chiefs in 1840. It gave Britain control of New Zealand while recognizing the native inhabitants' land rights. However, the English and Maori texts differed, leading to many controversies over its stipulations. In 1913, one of the treaty documents was restored after having been partially eaten by what? More...

Today's Birthday

Aaron Burr (1756) Before he shot and mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in the famous duel, Burr was a well-regarded lawyer and politician, having served in the American Revolution and held various offices, including that of senator. But after Hamilton used his influence to thwart more than one of his political aspirations, Burr—then vice president—challenged him to a duel and won. Later, he was tried for and acquitted of treason for a plan to seize what areas of North America, possibly to create a new country? More...

Quotation of the Day
I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593)

Idiom of the Day
(as) mad as hops — Enraged; extremely or inconsolably angry. More...

Today's Holiday

Sàmi National Holiday (2025) The Sàmi people are indigenous to the arctic area of the Nordic countries. February 6 is recognized as Sàmi National Holiday in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. This day is full of activities that celebrate the Sàmi culture. First celebrated in 1993, it has become a popular event and a time for the indigenous Sàmi people to celebrate their cultural identity. More...