Word of the day
archaic (adjective)
Antiquated
Famous quote
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names."
John F. Kennedy
Name that element
I
Iodine (Atomic number 53)
Word scramble
Any application soothing to an irritable surface
emeutndlc
demulcent
Thought for the day
If you could only tell the truth or only lie, which one would you choose?
On this day in 1911
The Mona Lisa painting was stolen.
Where in the world
Can you name the country and its capital?
North Korea. Capital city is Pyongyang.
Did you know?
The total weight of all the ants on Earth is roughly the weight of all the humans on earth.
Grammar time
What is wrong with the following sentence?
The dogs were perfectly happy chewing on there bones
The dogs were perfectly happy chewing on their bones.
Mental Maths
170 ÷ 17 + 144
= 154
Joke of the day
In the news today...
Jeremy Hunt wants 'malign' Russia to face tougher sanctions
The foreign secretary urges the EU to copy Washington's response to the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Brexit: NHS managers warn about impact of no deal
Leaving the EU without a deal would make it harder to stop the spread of diseases, NHS boss is told.
Venezuela crisis: More migrants cross into Brazil despite attacks
The numbers fleeing economic chaos show no sign of abating, as Venezuela tries to stabilise its economy.
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