Of The Day
October 1, 2024
Stingrays are a group of fish that belong to the family Dasyatidae, which includes over 140 species. They are found in shallow, warm waters worldwide, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Stingrays are closely related to sharks and are characterized by their flattened bodies, long tails, and venomous stinging spines. The earliest known stingrays
- September 17, 2024
Nagware/noun/Nag-ware The term nagware refers to a free trial of computer software that frequently reminds the customer on their screen of when their “free trial period” is going to end and prompts them to register and pay for the program for continued use. Etymology The word nagware combines the word nag, meaning to annoy or
- September 16, 2024
The Sumatran Tiger, also called Sunda Tiger, is a subspecies of tiger that is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the smallest and most endangered of all the tiger subspecies, with an estimated population of fewer than 400 individuals in the wild. The Sumatran Tiger has a long history on the island
- September 15, 2024
Today’s quote comes from Benjamin Disraeli, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. See what he says is the secret to success. “One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” – Benjamin Disraeli
- September 14, 2024
Mariah Carey – Anytime You Need A Friend “Anytime You Need A Friend” is a Gospel/Pop/R&B song by Mariah Carey. She co-wrote it with Walter Afanasieff and released it on May 24, 1994, for her third studio album, Music Studio. After Mariah Carey’s song debuted, many contemporary music critics received it well, with most praising
- September 13, 2024
Greenville is a charming town located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. It is in Pitt County, which lies near the Pamlico Sound on the Atlantic Coast. It is home to roughly 90,000 people and has an elevation of 38 meters above sea level. Greenville is a thriving North Carolina cultural, educational, economic, and
- September 12, 2024
Paradigm/noun/par·a·digm A paradigm is a model or pattern of thought widely accepted by people in a particular field. When people think of paradigms, they usually think of a scientific paradigm, the most common type. The scientific paradigm is the model or pattern of thought that explains how the world works and underlies many aspects of
- September 12, 2024
Scrumdiddlyumptious/adjective/scrum-did-dly-ump-tious Scrumdiddlyumptious means incredibly scrumptious, extremely tasty, or even unusually delicious. The adjective is usually used to describe food, especially in reference to the taste. Etymology Scrumdiddlyumptious is a word that was invented by famed children’s author Roald Dahl from his novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The term soon entered popular usage and became a common
- September 11, 2024
Siberian Retrievers are a relatively new breed of domestic dog that was developed in Russia in the late 20th century. They were created by crossing several different breeds, including the Siberian Husky, the Labrador Retriever, and the Golden Retriever. Siberian Retrievers are intelligent and easily trainable dogs that are well-suited to a variety of roles,
- September 10, 2024
You might know him from the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” He went to Brigham Young and Harvard for school and was born in Salt Lake City. Can you guess who said today’s quote? “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” — Stephen R.
