Mufti / noun / muf·ti “Mufti” is a noun we use in English with a dual meaning. In the first sense, “mufti” represents a legal counselor or “professional juror” authorized to interpret Muslim law. A “mufti” is comparable to American attorneys we hire to represent legal clients in court and speak to interested parties like
Today’s animal is the Caiman Lizard, a cousin of the popular Tegu. The Caiman Lizard is a genus of lizards in the Teiidae family. They are found in Central and South America. The species within this genus include the common Caiman Lizard, “Lacerta agilis,” from Cuba and Hispaniola; “Lacerta punctata” from Puerto Rico; “Lacerta johnstonii”
Serendipity / noun / ser·en·dip·i·ty We use the word serendipity in English as a noun. It describes the circumstances of a stroke of good luck, a sudden positive upturn in our lives, or a happy accident. Serendipity is a phenomenon that occurs when we receive a stroke of unexpected good luck. When serendipity happens, everything
From a 40 room hotel to the Waldorf Astoria, this man has made a name for himself in the hotel business. He was also part of the state legislature and served in the army before his successes. Can you guess who said today’s quote? “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving.
Quietly nestled amidst rolling hills, Granville is home to Denison University, a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1831. Boasting a number of historical buildings, Granville was first settled by European immigrants from Granville, Massachusetts, in 1805, but there is evidence of human activity in the area dating back to the year 800
Odious / adjective / O.di.ous If you wish to refer to something or someone being detestable and vile, then the word odious is perfect for the occasion. Odious describes someone or something that is extremely unpleasant or repulsive. It can be used in a sentence as an adjective, noun, or adverb. Etymology: The word odious is
Have you heard this popular expression, “As dead as a dodo?” The dodo bird is one of the few species of extinct bird that has been described in modern times. It was last sighted about 600 years ago on Mauritius Island off the coast of Madagascar by Dutch settlers. Unfortunately, these amazing birds were driven
Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman (Live) Before Percy Sledge began his music career, he worked as a hospital orderly in the early 1960s. Fun Facts “When a Man Loves a Woman” was released in March of 1966 and recorded in February of the same year. Calvin Lewis co-wrote the lyrics with
Today’s quote comes from an author of a international best selling novel. You may have read his book and felt deep inspiration and a new outlook on your own life by the end of it. Can you guess who we are talking about? And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you
Chișinău is the capital and largest city of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe. It is located in the central part of the country, on the Bâc River. Chișinău has a population of approximately 746,000 people and is known for its rich culture and history. The official language of Chișinău is Romanian, but many residents