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Word of the Day
excursive Definition: (adjective) Of, given to, characterized by, or having the nature of digression. Synonyms: rambling, digressive, discursive Usage: What started as a few excursive remarks soon turned into a long, rambling speech about this and that.

Article of the Day

Moss Piglets and Water Bears Tardigrades, commonly known as moss piglets or water bears, can be found living in water, damp moss, flower petals, and sand all around the world. The minute invertebrates are usually 1 mm (0.04 inches) or smaller in size and have a head, four fused body segments, and eight claw-ended legs. Tardigrades are able to resist extremely low temperature, pressure, and humidity, and go into dormant states for months or even years. How many years can a moss piglet survive without water? More...

This Day in History

The Arab League Is Founded (1945) The League of Arab States was formed in 1945 to give unified political expression to Arab nations and to foster the regional economy. It originally consisted of seven member states and has since grown to include 22. Member states collaborate on cultural, economic, and social programs and have agreed to coordinate military defense measures. They also use the league as a forum for mediating disputes. Where is the Arab League's headquarters located? More...

Today's Birthday

Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599) Apprenticed to a Flemish painter at age 10, van Dyck soon came under the influence of master painter Peter Paul Rubens. In 1632, he was invited by Charles I to England, where he was made court painter and knighted. Overwhelmed with commissions, van Dyck employed a team of assistants to help complete his portraits, many of which can be seen in the Louvre, the Museo del Prado, and Buckingham Palace. His works influenced generations of portraitists. What king employed van Dyck before Charles I did? More...

Quotation of the Day
If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)

Idiom of the Day
there is (a) method to (one's) madness — There is a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may seem crazy or absurd to another person. More...

Today's Holiday
World Day for Water (2025) In 1992, the United Nations declared March 22 World Day for Water. Programs associated with the day draw attention to the ways in which proper water resource management contributes to a nation's economic and social vitality. More...