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10 August 2026

๐ŸŽ‰ National Women's Day (observed) (South Africa) & Obon (Japan) & San Lorenzo (Italy)

Photo of the Day

Title: Landscape with Palmettos,Artist: John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856โ€“1925 London),Date: 1917,Culture: American,Medium: Watercolor and graphite on white wove paper,Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 21 in. (34.9 x 53.3 cm),Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950,Object Number: 50.130.64,Curatorial Department: The American Wing. http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12123

Word of the Day

mordant

"Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation."


Quote of the Day

"Play is the work of childhood."
โ€” Jean Piaget

Creature of the Day

mephistopheles

mephistopheles

"Mephistopheles, also known as Mephostophilis or Mephisto, is a demon featured in German folklore, originating as the chief devil in the Faust legend. He has since become a stock character appearing in other works of arts and popular culture. Mephistopheles never became an integral part of traditional magic."


On this Day in History


Pun of the Day

Tenors make perfect pirates because they can effortlessly hit the high seas.

Artwork of the Day

Venus and Cupid

Lucas Cranach the Elder, ca. 1525โ€“27

Venus and Cupid

Medium: Oil on wood
Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY


Trivia Question of the Day

In the classic tale "Moby Dick," Moby Dick is what kind of whale?

Limerick Attempt of the Day

Theme: female vest

Limerick Illustration
A cheerful vest, bright and so neat, Made every ensemble complete. With pockets galore, It asked for no more, Than to keep little treasures quite sweet.

Fortune Cookie of the Day

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"Never cut your own fringe."
Lucky Numbers: 2, 19, 20, 23, 42, 49

Bucket List Idea of the Day

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Learn to surf.

Dream of the Day

Mood: silly | Archetype: Jester
Elements: right pamphlet choke

Dream Illustration

Oh, you won't believe the absolute nonsense my brain cooked up last night! I was in this ridiculously beige room, like a waiting room for a concept, not a place. Everything was muted, proper, *too* proper. And there, on a pedestal of pure, unadulterated earnestness, sat *the* pamphlet. It wasn't just *a* right pamphlet; it was *the* Right Pamphlet, capitalized in my dream-mind, radiating an aura of absolute correctness and slightly dusty moral superiority. It looked so utterly important, so indisputably *true*, it almost dared you to disagree.

And for some reason, in that dream logic, I just *knew* I had to consume it. Not read it, mind you, but *ingest* it whole, like some kind of spiritual communion or very peculiar prescription. So I crumpled it up, this beacon of unimpeachable truth, and popped it in my mouth. Oh, the texture! It wasn't paper; it was like chewing on a block of pure, congealed dogma, dry as dust and surprisingly fibrous. Of course, I started choking. Not in a terrifying, life-or-death way, but more like a cartoon character trying to swallow a bowling ball โ€“ eyes watering, little gags and honks escaping me, completely unable to utter a single word of protest.

The entire time I was doing this ludicrous dance of choking, a part of me felt like I was being watched, not by anyone scary, but by something that found the whole situation utterly hilarious. It was the cosmic giggle, the nudge from the universe saying, "See? Trying to swallow *all* the 'right' answers whole just makes you gag!" I could almost hear the sound of jester bells tinkling somewhere in the beige void, mocking my earnest but ultimately silly attempt to absorb absolute truth. I woke up with that feeling of a half-swallowed chuckle stuck in my throat, still vaguely wondering if Iโ€™d properly digested any of the 'rightness.'


Classic Literature Recommendation

The Second Jungle Book

The Second Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling

The jungle's vibrant tapestry unfolds further as Mowgli's journey continues, introducing new tales of creatures grappling with the wild's enduring mysteries and challenges. This rich collection explores profound themes of identity, the intricate laws that govern all life, and the ever-present tension between the call of nature and the whispers of humanity.

Romans โ€ข Enfants sauvages โ€ข Jungles


Articles of the Day

Phys.Org

Swarms of tiny robots remove microplastics from soil and water

Tiny robots are now being deployed to combat the growing microplastic threat in our soil and water. This innovative technology offers a promising solution to protect ecosystems and potentially the food chain.

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Ars Technica

The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success

The Perseverance rover has achieved remarkable success as the first self-driving vehicle on Mars, autonomously navigating 90% of its distance. This marks a major milestone in space exploration and robotic autonomy.

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ScienceAlert

Scientists Watched Carbon Dioxide Being Pulled Out of The Air to Form Graphite

Chemists have made an exciting breakthrough, successfully converting carbon dioxide directly from the air into graphite. This discovery holds significant promise for both carbon capture and sustainable battery material production.

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