Daily Content Archive
(as of Sunday, March 21, 2021)| Word of the Day | |||||||
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| Daily Grammar Lesson | |
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Types of Interrogative SentencesAn interrogative sentence is simply a sentence that asks a question—that is, we use it when we interrogate someone for information. Interrogative sentences always end with question marks. What are the four main types of interrogative sentences? More... | |
| Article of the Day | |
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 The Official Languages of IndiaIndia is a land of great cultural diversity, as evidenced by the enormous number of languages spoken there. Though the primary official language of India is Hindi, more than 1,500 languages and dialects are spoken throughout the country, and many of them have acquired varying degrees of government recognition and protection, whether for use as official regional languages or simply to guarantee the rights of speakers. In what particular region of India is French an official language? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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 Napoleonic Code Adopted in France (1804)One of Napoleon's first priorities after coming to power was revising the outdated French legal system. The resulting code was a clear framework of laws regarding property, family, and personal rights, replacing an antiquated, confusing patchwork of feudal laws. The code has since been amended but remains in effect in France. In the 200 years since it was enacted, the code has also influenced the laws of many European countries, the US state of Louisiana, and what Middle Eastern country? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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 Florenz Ziegfeld (1869)An American theatrical producer, Ziegfeld was best known for his Ziegfeld Follies, a series of lavish Broadway revues he produced for 24 years beginning in 1907. Combining comedy, pageantry, and beautiful women, the successful shows made Ziegfeld a legend while launching the careers of stars such as Will Rogers and Fanny Brice. He also produced the hit musical Show Boat in 1927. What actress first suggested the idea of the Follies to Ziegfeld? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 I cannot imagine why we should be at the expense to furnish wit for succeeding ages, when the former have made no sort of provision for ours.Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) | |
| Idiom of the Day | |
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the meat of the matter— The most important, basic, or fundamental essence or element(s) of an issue, problem, or matter at hand. More... | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (2025)This day is observed annually on March 21, the anniversary of the day in 1960 when, at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid "pass laws" in Sharpeville, South Africa, police opened fire and killed 69 black South Africans. Observation of this day was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, when it called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination and to remember the victims of Sharpeville. More... | |
| Word Trivia | |
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Today's topic: spoonruncible spoon - A three-pronged fork curved like a spoon and used as a serving utensil. More... cochleare - A spoon or spoonful of a medical prescription. More... spoon bread - Soft cornbread served with a spoon; it is also called egg bread or butter bread. More... | |