Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
Word of the Day
apogee AP-uh-jee (noun) the point in the orbit of the moon or of an artificial satellite that is at the greatest distance from the center of the Earth; the farthest or highest point; culmination. - www.dictionary.com
Website of the Day
Mental Floss
mentalfloss.com
Need to kill time? Mental Floss offers “amazing facts,” “big questions” and a “knowledge feed” to keep away the doldrums with plenty of weird and interesting things you’d never thought you’d need to know.
Number to Know
17: On this date in 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest player ever to win Wimbledon at age 17.
This Day in History
July 7, 1456: A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Comedian Jim Gaffigan (47)
Daily Quote
“Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more." - Mark Twain