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21 May 2026

Photo of the Day

Earthset on the Far Side art002e021219 (April 6, 2026) โ€“ Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crewโ€™s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is in nighttime. On Earthโ€™s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region. Credit: NASA Image Credit: NASA
Photo by NASA on Unsplash
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Word of the Day

collation

"Bringing together."


Quote of the Day

"Pain is a horribly wonderful gift."
โ€” Bryant McGill

Creature of the Day

centaur

centaur

"A centaur, occasionally hippocentaur, collectively called the Centaurs or the Ixionidae, is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse that was said to live in the mountains of Thessaly. In one version of the myth, the centaurs were named after Centaurus, and, through his brother Lapithes, were kin to the legendary tribe of the Lapiths."


On this Day in History


Pun of the Day

I quit my job chopping crunchy green stalks because I couldn't survive on the celery.

Artwork of the Day

Cabrette

Jean-Baptiste Pajot

Cabrette

Medium: various materials
Culture: French
Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY


Trivia Question of the Day

In the classic tearjerker "Beaches," two girls begin their lifelong friendship on a beach in what U.S. state?

Limerick Attempt of the Day

Theme: delirious roll

Limerick Illustration
A pastry, quite fluffy and round, Began to just bounce on the ground. With a wild, happy skip, And a delirious flip, It tumbled with joy all around.

Fortune Cookie of the Day

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"True happiness always resides in the quest."
Lucky Numbers: 9, 16, 33, 34, 38, 40

Bucket List Idea of the Day

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Ski in the Swiss Alps.

Dream of the Day

Mood: fantastical | Archetype: Rebel
Elements: roasted mountain store

Dream Illustration

I found myself standing before a mountain, but it wasn't the cold, craggy kind you'd expect. This one had been roasted, slow and deep, to a magnificent, golden-brown hue, like the crust of some colossal, primordial loaf. Wisps of aromatic smoke, smelling faintly of ancient herbs and warm earth, curled from its softened peaks. It hummed with a gentle, inner warmth, a defiant glow against the pale, indifferent sky. This mountain had broken free from its stony destiny, transformed into something impossibly beautiful and utterly un-mountain-like.

With an audacious sense of purpose, I reached out and began to unearth it. It came free from the ground with an ease that shocked me, surprisingly pliable, its massive form yielding like warm clay. This wasn't just about possession; it was about asserting a new reality, shattering the unspoken laws that governed what a mountain *should* be. I found a vast, secret cavern beneath the world, an echoing, hallowed space that felt like my own personal vault, and I carefully lowered the roasted leviathan inside, tucking it away.

There was a profound satisfaction in this act, a quiet, knowing smirk at the absurdity of it all. Who decided mountains were unchangeable, un-claimable? I had taken one, fundamentally altered its nature, and stored it away, a monument to the idea that limits are merely suggestions. It wasn't just *my* mountain; it was *the* mountain of rebellion, a constant, glowing reminder of the freedom to defy expectations and reshape the very fabric of existence.


Classic Literature Recommendation

The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage

by Stephen Crane

A young, idealistic recruit eagerly marches off to his first Civil War battle, dreaming of glory and proving his courage. However, the brutal realities of combat quickly shatter his romantic notions, forcing him to confront his deepest fears and question what it truly means to be brave.

1783-1865 โ€ข American Manuscripts โ€ข Cartoons and comics


Articles of the Day

OilPrice.com

Scientists Unveil 'DNA Battery' That Charges Directly From The Sun

Scientists have developed a revolutionary "DNA battery" that harnesses sunlight, stores energy in chemical bonds for extended periods, and releases it as heat on demand. This innovative liquid solar battery could transform energy storage.

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Indiandefencereview.com

A 120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Trackway Lost for 70 Years Has Just Been Found Again in Mongolia

A remarkable 120-million-year-old dinosaur trackway, featuring 31 giant footprints from the early Cretaceous period, has been rediscovered in northern Mongolia after being lost for 70 years. This exciting find offers new insights into ancient life.

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The Washington Post

Surprising drug combo could reshape treatment for suicide risk

A new study shows that a combination of ketamine and low-dose buprenorphine may significantly reduce suicidal ideation in adults with major depressive disorder. This surprising drug combo could revolutionize treatment for suicide risk.

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