Word of the day
oratory (noun)
The art of public speaking.
Famous quote
"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."
Albert Einstein
Name that element
Ga
Gallium (Atomic number 31)
Word scramble
To make inefficient or worthless; muddle.
ddeal
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Thought for the day
If you had one million pounds to give away, how would you do it?
On this day in 1951
The television channel BBC Two was launched.
Where in the world
Can you name the country and its capital?
Iraq. Capital city is Baghdad.
Did you know?
Human brains are approximately 75% water.
Grammar time
What is wrong with the following sentence?
I had too desserts after my main course, now I'm stuffed!
I had two desserts after my main course, now I'm stuffed!
Mental Maths
1.5 × 0.8 + 3.3
= 4.5
Joke of the day
Why was the broom late?
It over swept.
In the news today...
North Korea: No need for more missile tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says there is no more need for nuclear or missile tests, state media says.
Avicii, top electronic dance music artist, found dead at 28
One of the world's biggest dance music stars has died in Oman, his representatives say.
Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head
Commonwealth leaders agree that the Prince of Wales will be the next head of the organisation.
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