Word of the day
brigand (noun)
One who lives by robbery and plunder.
Famous quote
"Common sense is not so common."
Albert Einstein
Name that element
Pr
Praseodymium (Atomic number 59)
Word scramble
Tending to cause delay.
yldiarot
dilatory
Thought for the day
Would you rather be forced to tell your best friend a lie or tell your parents the truth?
On this day in 1963
Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Where in the world
Can you name the country and its capital?
Ukraine. Capital city is Kiev.
Did you know?
People who laugh a lot are generally healthier than those who don't.
Grammar time
What is wrong with the following sentence?
Can you give me there telephone number?
Can you give me their telephone number?
Mental Maths
80% of 140
= 112
Joke of the day
How do scientists keep their breath fresh?
By doing lots of experi-mints.
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