Daily Content Archive
(as of Tuesday, January 24, 2023)| Word of the Day | |||||||
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| Daily Grammar Lesson | |
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Prepositional verbs vs. phrasal verbsSometimes, a prepositional verb may be mistaken for a phrasal verb. Although both combinations appear to be very similar, you can differentiate them by examining their meaning. Prepositional verbs use the literal meanings of verbs. What about phrasal verbs? More... | |
| Article of the Day | |
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 Conscientious ObjectorsA conscientious objector is a person who, due to religious or moral principles, refuses to participate in military service. The concept has been present in different forms since the beginning of the Christian era. Political opposition to conscription, such as that maintained by many during the Vietnam War, is usually considered a separate category. What leader—and noted war hero—said that war will exist until "the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige as the warrior"? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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 California Gold Rush Begins (1848)In 1848, the same year California became a part of the US, another major event in the state's history occurred. While establishing a sawmill for John Sutter, James W. Marshall discovered gold and touched off the California gold rush. The gold-rush miners, known as forty-niners, came in droves, spurred by the promise of fabulous riches from the so-called Mother Lode, and San Francisco became a boom town. Why was Sutter disappointed when he discovered that gold had been found on his property? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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 John Belushi (1949)Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He started out with the Second City comedy troop in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, in 1971, achieved national recognition in National Lampoon's Lemmings in 1973, and joined Saturday Night Live as an original cast member in 1975. He also starred in several films, including Animal House and The Blues Brothers, before dying of a drug overdose in 1982. Who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his death? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 Age, like woman, requires fit surroundings.Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) | |
| Idiom of the Day | |
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be a loud mouth— To have a tendency or habit of speaking incessantly, indiscreetly, and/or in a noisy, boastful manner. More... | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 Bermuda Festival (2025)The winter season on the island of Bermuda brings on a schedule of performing arts events known as the Bermuda Festival, which began in 1976. Yehudi Menuhin was instrumental in organizing the first festival and performed on its 20th anniversary in 1996. Offerings include theater, dance, opera, classical, and modern music performances from around the world. More... | |
| Word Trivia | |
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Today's topic: paint | |