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Morning Minutes: Jan. 9
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
Word of the Day
Gauche gauche (adjective) Lacking social experience or grace, not tactful. -www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Save the Manatee Club
Home of the Adopt-a-Manatee program, which allows you to sponsor a manatee living at one of three Florida locations. Browse pictures and biographies to choose a manatee whose personality matches your own.
Number to Know
60: Roughly how many years a manatee can be expected to live in a safe environment. Due to the dangers posed by boats, a manatee in the wild has a life expectancy of about 10 years.
This Day in History
January 9, 1492: Columbus mistakenly reports that he has seen three mermaids, which turn out to be manatees.
Today's Featured Birthday
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (31)
Daily Quote
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day." - E.B. White
Morning Minutes: Jan. 9
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
Word of the Day
Gauche gauche (adjective) Lacking social experience or grace, not tactful. -www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Save the Manatee Club
Home of the Adopt-a-Manatee program, which allows you to sponsor a manatee living at one of three Florida locations. Browse pictures and biographies to choose a manatee whose personality matches your own.
Number to Know
60: Roughly how many years a manatee can be expected to live in a safe environment. Due to the dangers posed by boats, a manatee in the wild has a life expectancy of about 10 years.
This Day in History
January 9, 1492: Columbus mistakenly reports that he has seen three mermaids, which turn out to be manatees.
Today's Featured Birthday
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (31)
Daily Quote
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day." - E.B. White
