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Word of the Day
harebrained discuss | |
| Definition: | (adjective) Very foolish. |
| Synonyms: | insane, mad |
| Usage: | She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail. |
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  BerserkersBerserkers were ancient Norse warriors legendary for their savagery and reckless frenzy in battle. They appear prominently in a multitude of sagas and poems, many of which describe them as ravenous barbarians who plunder and kill indiscriminately. Their name derives from the Old Norse word beserkr, meaning "bearskin." Their battle frenzy is believed by some to have been a result of consuming what? More... Discuss |
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This Day in History
 Winston Churchill Delivers His "Finest Hour" Speech (1940)Churchill delivered his celebrated "Finest Hour" speech after it became clear that France's surrender to Germany was imminent and that this would bring the Nazi enemy to England's doorstep. Churchill had been prime minister for just over a month when he delivered the 36-minute speech before the House of Commons. Warning that England would soon face attack, he tried to inspire courage, justify confidence in victory, and define the noble causes that Britain was fighting for, which were what? More... Discuss |
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.jpg) James Montgomery Flagg (1877)A prolific American artist and illustrator, Flagg designed 45 military posters during WWI, including the famous "I Want You" portrait of Uncle Sam. He studied abroad in England and Paris and, upon returning to New York, rapidly won a reputation as a technically skilled, versatile, and vivacious illustrator. Working in pen and ink, watercolor, and oils, he contributed to Judge, Life, St. Nicholas, and other magazines. On whose face did Flagg model his well-known Uncle Sam? More... Discuss |
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Quote of the Day
 A lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: it would be hell on earth.George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Discuss |
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