Word of the Day
Anachronism uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um (noun) An error in chronology, especially a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects or customs in regard to each other; a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place, especially one from a former age that is incongruous in the present -- www.merriam-webster.comwww.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
RoomAtlas
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Number to Know
1: Number of human diseases that have been eradicated. That disease is smallpox, which officially went extinct on this date in 1979.
This Day in History
Dec. 9, 2008: The governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, is arrested by federal officials for a number of alleged crimes, including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Donny Osmond (52)
Daily Quote
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” - Washington Irving
