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Word of the Day
Concrete kahn-KREET (adjective) Naming a real thing or class of things; formed by coalition of particles into one solid mass; relating to or involving specific people, things or actions rather than general ideas or qualities; relating to or made of concrete — www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
WorldWideTelescope (www.worldwidetelescope.org)
This site holds astronomical data from the world’s biggest telescopes. Suddenly, anyone can navigate through the depths of the universe. This tool is used by students and scientists and collects everything we know about the universe in one database.
Number to Know
54: Yards long of the longest Super Bowl field goal ever, a record set by Steve Christie.
This Day in History
Feb. 3, 1959: A plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, kills Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and pilot Roger Peterson and the incident becomes known as “the day the music died.”
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress Morgan Fairchild (62)
Daily Quote
“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” — Gertrude Stein, who was born on this date in 1874.
Word of the Day
Concrete kahn-KREET (adjective) Naming a real thing or class of things; formed by coalition of particles into one solid mass; relating to or involving specific people, things or actions rather than general ideas or qualities; relating to or made of concrete — www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
WorldWideTelescope (www.worldwidetelescope.org)
This site holds astronomical data from the world’s biggest telescopes. Suddenly, anyone can navigate through the depths of the universe. This tool is used by students and scientists and collects everything we know about the universe in one database.
Number to Know
54: Yards long of the longest Super Bowl field goal ever, a record set by Steve Christie.
This Day in History
Feb. 3, 1959: A plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, kills Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and pilot Roger Peterson and the incident becomes known as “the day the music died.”
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress Morgan Fairchild (62)
Daily Quote
“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” — Gertrude Stein, who was born on this date in 1874.
