Word of the day
odoriferous (adjective)
Having or diffusing an odour or scent, especially an agreeable one.
Famous quote
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."
Martin Luther
Name that element
Cn
Copernicium (Atomic number 112)
Word scramble
A critical period or condition.
eiencxgy
exigency
Thought for the day
If you borrow one million pounds from a bank are you a millionaire?
On this day in 1823
Slavery was abolished in Chile.
Where in the world
Can you name the country and its capital?
Canada. Capital city is Ottawa.
Did you know?
You are more likely to get struck by lightning than to win the lottery.
Today's Top Tip
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
"The only stupid question is one that is never asked." If you don't like speaking in front of the whole class wait until the end of the lesson to ask your teacher.
Grammar time
What is wrong with the following sentence?
If I was a professional footballer, I would want to play every game of the season.
If I were a professional footballer, I would want to play every game of the season.
Mental Maths
80% of 230
= 184
Joke of the day
What did one snowman say to the other?
"Can you smell carrots too?"
In the news today...
VIDEO: Pope meets Sudan 'apostasy' woman
Pope Francis has met Meriam Yahia, the Sudanese woman who fled Sudan after being spared a death sentence for renouncing Islam.
VIDEO: Luke Skywalker actor on new Star Wars
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker more than 30 years ago, has said it feels like an "unexpected gift" to be back on a Star Wars set.
VIDEO: More MH17 victims flown to Netherlands
More remains are flown to Netherlands from Ukraine, but it could be months before all two-hundred-and-ninety-eight victims are identified.
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