Daily Content Archive
(as of Saturday, October 29, 2022)Word of the Day | |||||||
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Bulletproof Vests"Bulletproof" is something of a misnomer for these protective vests. A more accurate description is "bullet resistant," as they do not always protect against all types of ammunition. A vest protects its wearer by catching a bullet in layers of material and spreading its force over a larger area. Even in cases where the bullet is prevented from penetrating the body, the wearer can suffer injuries, like bruises or internal injuries, from the force of the impact. What can degrade a vest's efficacy? More... |
This Day in History | |
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Suez Canal Crisis Begins (1956)After Britain and the US withdrew their financial pledges to help Egypt build the Aswan High Dam, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, angering Britain and France, which had direct financial stakes in the canal. A joint invasion of Egypt ensued, but UN intervention led to an armistice in November. The canal, blocked for months due to damage, reopened in 1957. What politician involved in the aftermath is considered the father of the modern concept of "peacekeeping"? More... |
Today's Birthday | |
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Joseph Goebbels (1897)Goebbels, the Nazi regime's infamous minister of propaganda, used mass communication to indoctrinate the German people into a culture of Nazism, racism, and militarism. One of his first acts as minister was to order the burning of books by Jewish or anti-Nazi authors, after which he gained control of every outlet of information in Germany. One of Hitler's most devout followers, Goebbels killed himself and his family after Germany's defeat. What was the title of his semi-autobiographical novel? More... |
Quotation of the Day | |
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I live now on borrowed time, waiting in the anteroom for the summons that will inevitably come. And then - I go on to the next thing, whatever it is. One doesn't luckily have to bother about that. Agatha Christie (1890-1976) |
Idiom of the Day | |
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fire in the belly— Passion and determination. More... |
Today's Holiday | |
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Coronation Day and Sihanouk's Birthday (2022)The celebration of former King Norodom Sihanouk's birthday on October 31 has been combined with the October 29 anniversary of the coronation of his son, King Norodom Sihamoni. Sihanouk abdicated in favor of his son in 2004. The three-day celebration is centered in Phnom Penh, around the Royal Palace. People from all over the country come to the capital city to watch parades, partake in cultural events, and see the elaborate fireworks display along the riverbank near the palace. More... |