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Word of the Day
didactics Definition: (noun) The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synonyms: education, instruction, pedagogy, teaching Usage: After reading several books on anthropology, education, and didactics, Alexey Alexandrovitch drew up a plan of education.

Article of the Day

Simulated Reality The idea that reality could be simulated to a such a degree that it becomes indistinguishable from "true" reality raises a number of questions, including whether the reality we experience is in fact a simulated reality, whether it is possible to determine if we are in a simulated reality, and whether a simulated reality differs from a "real" one. What common phenomenon, which leads many people to believe that a false reality is true, is cited as proof that people will accept simulated realities? 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
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself. John Milton (1608-1674)

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...