Daily Content Archive
(as of Wednesday, October 9, 2019)| Word of the Day | |||||||
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habitant
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| Daily Grammar Lesson | |
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Emphasizing Duration with the Present Perfect ContinuousThe present perfect continuous is especially useful for putting emphasis on the length of time that has passed while something is happening. What is the present perfect continuous verb in the following sentence? "They have been studying for three weeks for this exam." More... | |
| Article of the Day | |
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 The Hobo NickelHobo nickels are sculptural artworks created on small denomination coins, particularly US nickels, long favored by coin engravers because of their size, thickness, and softness. When the Indian head, or buffalo, nickel was introduced in the US in 1913, its large, thick profile gave artists a larger template to work on and allowed for finer detail. Due to its low cost and portability, this medium was particularly popular among hobos, hence the name. What images appear on classic hobo nickels? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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_areas_affected.JPG) The Great Hurricane of 1780 Forms (1780)The Great Hurricane of 1780 was the deadliest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Coming during a very active hurricane season, the storm formed on October 9 and struck Barbados the next day with winds possibly exceeding 200 mph (320 km/h). It then passed over several other islands, leaving mass destruction in its wake. Thousands of deaths were reported on each island, and more than 20,000 people had died by the time the storm dissipated. How did the hurricane impact the American Revolution? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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 Walter O'Malley (1903)Born in New York City, O'Malley was the owner of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team from 1950 to 1979. In 1958, he moved the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and helped to coordinate the move of the New York Giants to San Francisco at a time when there were no teams west of Missouri. Though ultimately successful, the transplantation of the Dodgers made O'Malley a target of vilification by Brooklyn fans. However, some blame what powerful official for the team's move? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace on the timid advances of Humor.W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) | |
| Idiom of the Day | |
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like death warmed up— In a state or appearance of extreme ill health. (Often preceded by "look" or "feel.") More... | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 Han'gul Day (2019)This day commemorates the invention of the Korean alphabet by scholars under the direction of King Sejong of the Yi Dynasty in 1446. The day is celebrated with Confucian rituals and Choson-period court dances performed at Yongnung, the king's tomb, in Yoju, Kyonggi. Yoju also stages the King Sejong Cultural Festival, with chanting and processions at Shilluksa Temple, farmers' dances, games such as tug of war, and a lantern parade. In some areas, there are calligraphy contests for both children and adults. Ceremonies are also held at the King Sejong Memorial Center near Seoul. More... | |
| Word Trivia | |
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Today's topic: ridingdavering - Riding or walking in a dazed condition. More... dressage - The art of riding and training horses, from French dresser, "to train." More... road - First meant "riding" or "hostile incursion on horseback"—a sense preserved in "inroads." More... jounce - To move roughly or violently up and down, as when one is riding a horse. More... | |