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December 31, 2025Today’s quote comes from Greek-American CEO and author Ariana Huffington. See what this international entrepreneur has to say about failure. “We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” — Ariana Huffington
- December 29, 2025
Do you know what a gar is? No, it’s not some weird sea creature you’ve never heard of before. It’s actually a very common fish found in many bodies of water across North America. Gar are named after their long, sharp teeth, which resemble the alligator. These prehistoric-looking creatures can grow up to six feet long
- December 26, 2025
Coruscate/verb/cor-us-scate The word coruscate is a verb that means to emit vivid flashes of light. It can also mean to sparkle or gleam. Additionally, coruscate can also refer to a “sudden inspiration” or a moment of brilliance, as if a lightbulb turns on in one’s mind. Etymology The word coruscate originated in the early 18th
- December 24, 2025
Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City (Official Music Video) Today’s song is “Paradise City.” It was part of the Appetite for Destruction album, which was released on July 21, 1987. Appetite for Destruction topped the Billboard 200 one year after its release and is considered one of the highest-selling debut albums of all time in the
- December 22, 2025
Axamer Lizum is a small mountain village in the Austrian Alps. Located near Innsbruck, this quaint hamlet offers visitors breathtaking natural beauty as well as plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The village lies at the foothills of the Nordkette mountain range, which gives it a unique setting that is surrounded by lush alpine forests
- December 19, 2025
Today’s quote comes from business magnate Steve Jobs. See what he said about time. Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. -Steve Jobs
- December 17, 2025
Hermit Crabs are interesting animals that make wonderful pets for some people. They have evolved over the years and adapted features that allow them to live in a semi-terrestrial environment. These crabs belong to families Paguridae, a group of Coenobitidae that remain vulnerable to predators. Most hermit crabs have spirally curved abdomens concealed with scavenged
- December 15, 2025
Peely-wally / adjective / pee·ly wall·y The word peely-wally is an adjective used to describe something or someone as pale, off-color, or even ill-looking. In some cases, the adjective peely-wally is meant to describe someone resembling a “creepy” clown toy from the early 1900s. In a Sentence The clown toy was very peely-wally, and I didn’t
- December 12, 2025
LL Cool J – Father Today’s song of the day is “Father” by LL Cool J, singer, songwriter and actor. It was released on January 13, 1998, through the Def Jam record label. The song “Father” is an autobiography that details LL’s abuse by his mother’s partner. Fun Facts: The song’s lyrics were written by
- December 10, 2025
Lisburn, located in Northern Ireland, is a vibrant and historic town with many attractions. From beautiful architecture to its local economy, there is much to discover about this small city. Lisburn lies just 16 miles southwest of Belfast and is situated along both the Lagan River and the Lagan Valley. As of 2018, it has an
