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Word of the Day
Zeroth ZEE-rohth (adjective) Being numbered zero in a series; of, relating to or being a zero — www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Claude Monet
www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/monet
Today is the birthday of Claude Monet, and if you’re interested in learning more about the painter or his paintings, head to this WebMuseum site. Here you can view Monet’s paintings, get biographical information, find out where Monet’s paintings are displayed and more.
Number to Know
23.6 million: People in the United States who have diabetes. Today is World Diabetes Day. — www.diabetes.org
This Day in History
Nov. 14, 1991: In Royal Oak, Mich., a fired United States Postal Service employee goes on a shooting rampage, killing four and wounding five before committing suicide.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (58)
Daily Quote
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” — E.P. Powell
Word of the Day
Zeroth ZEE-rohth (adjective) Being numbered zero in a series; of, relating to or being a zero — www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Claude Monet
www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/monet
Today is the birthday of Claude Monet, and if you’re interested in learning more about the painter or his paintings, head to this WebMuseum site. Here you can view Monet’s paintings, get biographical information, find out where Monet’s paintings are displayed and more.
Number to Know
23.6 million: People in the United States who have diabetes. Today is World Diabetes Day. — www.diabetes.org
This Day in History
Nov. 14, 1991: In Royal Oak, Mich., a fired United States Postal Service employee goes on a shooting rampage, killing four and wounding five before committing suicide.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (58)
Daily Quote
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” — E.P. Powell
