Daily Content Archive

Word of the Day
perdition Definition: (noun) The abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment. Synonyms: Hell, infernal region, nether region, Inferno Usage: She feared the fires of perdition and listened closely to the preacher's sermon about purity of heart and avoiding sin.

Article of the Day

The Human Botfly Also known as the torsalo, the human botfly is the only botfly known to attack humans. Its lifecycle begins when a female torsalo captures a mosquito and deposits her eggs on its body. The mosquito then conveys the eggs to a human host, where they burrow beneath the host's skin and develop. After 8 weeks, the creatures drop out to pupate in the soil. While rare, wound infections can occur if the larvae are killed without being fully removed from the skin. The species is native to what region? More...

This Day in History

James Earl Ray Escapes from Prison Again (1977) In 1967, Ray, who was serving time for armed robbery, escaped from prison by hiding in a bread truck. He remained at large until 1968, when he was captured in London following an international manhunt sparked by the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ray pled guilty to the murder and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. In 1977, he once again escaped, but this time he was recaptured within days. In 1969, Ray recanted his confession and claimed that who was responsible for King's death? More...

Today's Birthday

Tara Lipinski (1982) Lipinski is an American figure skater who, at the age of 14, won both the US and World Championships, becoming the youngest person ever to win either title. In 1998, she also became the youngest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympic history. Shortly thereafter, she launched her professional skating career, a move that was sharply criticized by some. The next year, she became the youngest person to win the World Professional Figure Skating Championships. Why did she stop skating in 2002? More...

Quotation of the Day
These little grey cells. It is up to them. Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

Idiom of the Day
mooch about (somewhere) — To waste time or loiter (somewhere); to spend time (somewhere) idly or listlessly. Primarily heard in UK. More...

Today's Holiday

Portugal National Day (2024) Also known as Camões Memorial Day and Portugal Day, this national holiday observes the death anniversary of Luís Vas de Camões (1524-1580), Portugal's national poet. His epic work, The Lusiads (1572), was based on the voyage to India of Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama. This national holiday is observed with patriotic speeches, games, and costumed citizens in the capital city of Lisbon. More...