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June 4, 2025Today’s word of the day is “petrichor,” a term that describes the pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell. This unique word combines the Greek words “petra,” meaning stone, and “ichor,” which in Greek mythology refers to the ethereal fluid that flows in the veins of the gods. The origin
- June 2, 2025
Bohemian Rhapsody – by Queen “Bohemian Rhapsody” is an iconic rock opera masterpiece by the legendary British band Queen, released in 1975. The song, written by lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, defies conventional music norms with its operatic segments, hard rock elements, and poignant lyrics. Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946, was the
- May 30, 2025
The golden-crowned flying fox is also known as a golden-capped fruit bat. These furry creatures have a dark brownish black body with a face surrounded by light golden fur-giving them their name. The golden-crowned flying fox is an endangered species and is currently threatened by deforestation and hunting. These bats are essential to the ecosystem
- May 28, 2025
Little Richard Good Golly Miss Molly 1958 Little Richard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll style was dynamic, wild, unpredictable, and undoubtedly uninhibited. He knew how to stir the crowd, bursting onto the stage from anywhere, occasionally jumping, yelling, and screaming high notes. His style of performing Rock ‘n’ Roll was something new. It was thrilling and perhaps
- May 26, 2025
The city of Oxford, located only an hour and a half away from London, was first established well over 1,000 years ago. It received its name in the year 900 AD as a nod to its river crossing, also known as a “ford” for oxen. Oxford is home to a world-renowned university, which was established
Trending- May 23, 2025
He was a man of simple tastes. According to the White House’s housekeeper some of his favorite foods included hot dogs, fruit cake, grilled cheese sandwiches and scrambled eggs. Do you know which U.S. President said today’s quote? When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. -Franklin
- May 21, 2025
Whirlybird / noun / whirly·bird We use the noun “whirlybird” as another word for a helicopter. In 1951, we started using “whirlybird” instead of helicopter. A “whirlybird” is an aircraft powered by a lift. It takes off and lands vertically, using rotating blades to propel itself across the sky. “Whirlybirds” can move in any direction
- May 19, 2025
The Bowfin (Amia calva) is a bony fish native to North America. It is sometimes referred to as a “living fossil” or “primitive fish” since it has changed relatively little compared with its ancestors that lived many millions of years ago. The bowfin is the only living member of its entire order, family, and genus.
- May 16, 2025
Kingston upon Hull was originally a settlement called Wyke and, often referred to as Hull for short, is the fourth largest city in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It was founded in the late twelfth century. The settlement was built to export cotton before King Edward I purchased it. It was renamed Kinds Stop upon Hull
- May 14, 2025
What’d I Say, Pt. 1 “What’d I Say (Part 1)” by Ray Charles is an example of the ethereal soul and gospel music that would come to define black American culture in the 1950s and 60s. It is a song of devotion with a Latin feel, heavily influenced by jazz and blues. Ray Charles’ choir-like
