Daily Content Archive
(as of Monday, May 7, 2018)| Word of the Day | |||||||
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pedagogue
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| Daily Grammar Lesson | |
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Personal Pronouns - NumberGrammatical number in English simply means whether something or someone is singular or plural—i.e. whether there is one (singular) or more than one (plural). For nouns, we usually just add an "-s" to the end of the word to signify that it is plural. Why can't the same be done to pronouns? More... | |
| Article of the Day | |
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 Self-PortraitsSelf-portraits have been made by artists for centuries, but it was not until the mid-1400s, when better quality mirrors became more available, that artists regularly began depicting themselves as the main subjects in their works. Because in them the artist is also the subject, self-portraits highlight the classic conflict between the artist's desire to produce an accurate representation of the subject and his desire to idealize him. Who are some of the most prolific self-portraitists? More... | |
| This Day in History | |
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 Tomb of Herod the Great Is Discovered (2007)Herod the Great was the Roman-appointed king of Judaea in the first century BCE. Infamous today for his role in the Biblical account of the slaying of the infants of Bethlehem, Herod was known during his lifetime for his ambitious building projects, including fortresses, aqueducts, and theaters. The location of his tomb, described by the first-century CE Roman-Jewish historian Josephus Flavius, remained a mystery until 2007, when an Israeli archeologist found it where? More... | |
| Today's Birthday | |
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.jpg) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840)A towering figure in Russian music and one of the most popular composers in history, Tchaikovsky became interested in music as a child and turned to serious composition at 14. His works are noted for their expressive melodies, and he is said to have revolutionized ballet by transforming it from a grand decorative gesture into a staged musical drama. His ballets include Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. What Russian businesswoman supported him for 13 years but—as a rule—never met him? More... | |
| Quotation of the Day | |
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 Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends; they wound those who resort to them worse than their enemies.Emily Bronte (1818-1848) | |
| Idiom of the Day | |
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down in the mouth— Visibly sad or depressed. More... | |
| Today's Holiday | |
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 Chandan Yatra (2019)Chandan Yatra is held during the waxing half of Vaisakha. During the festival, believers honor various Hindu deities, but most of their devotions are reserved for Lord Jagannatha, an expression of Krishna. Observed throughout Orissa, the celebration is always most elaborate at Puri, which is the final destination of a 42-day-long procession carrying icons of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, and other deities. At the final site, a large water tank in Puri called the Narenda, the idols are placed in decorated boats and undergo sacred baths to the accompaniment of music. More... | |
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