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12 August 2026

๐ŸŽ‰ International Youth Day & Obon (Japan)

Photo of the Day

Title: Sky,Artist: John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856โ€“1925 London),Date: ca. 1900โ€“1910,Culture: American,Medium: Watercolor on white wove paper, laminated on board,Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 19 11/16 in. (33.3 x 50 cm),Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950,Object Number: 50.130.68,Curatorial Department: The American Wing. http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12295

Word of the Day

nauseate

"To cause nausea in."


Quote of the Day

"Bless someone today, other than yourself"
โ€” Charmaine J. Forde

Creature of the Day

talos

talos

"In Greek mythology, Talos, also spelled Talus or Talon, was a man of bronze who protected Crete from pirates and invaders. Despite the popular idea that he was a giant, no ancient source states this explicitly."


On this Day in History


Pun of the Day

At the competitive hedge-trimming tournament, the victorious landscaper was greeted by a deafening chorus of shears.

Artwork of the Day

Large Jar (ลŒtsubo)

Unknown Artist, 14thโ€“15th century

Large Jar (ลŒtsubo)

Medium: Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tanba ware)
Culture: Japan
Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY


Trivia Question of the Day

A child starting kindergarten in September of 2010 will ordinarily graduate from high school in what year?

Limerick Attempt of the Day

Theme: complete kiss

Limerick Illustration
A young lady, quite keen on a kiss, Found her partner delivered pure bliss. So complete, Oh, what a treat, She forgot where her own two feet is!

Fortune Cookie of the Day

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"If you don't like the opinion you've been given, get another one."
Lucky Numbers: 13, 18, 19, 30, 39, 48

Bucket List Idea of the Day

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Visit the Grand Canyon.

Dream of the Day

Mood: nostalgic | Archetype: Creator
Elements: null trip exercise

Dream Illustration

I found myself drifting in a place that wasn't a place, a boundless quiet that felt like the hum before everything. It was a null trip, a journey into pure potential, yet it carried the warmth of a memory I couldn't quite grasp โ€“ a profound nostalgia for a time before form, before definitions. In this infinite canvas of pre-existence, I wasn't lost; I felt an ancient sense of belonging, as if my essence had always known this primordial quiet. There was no light, no sound, just the subtle vibration of possibilities waiting to be stirred.

With an almost instinctive grace, I began to "exercise" this null space. It wasn't about making a physical thing, but about drawing forth ideas, feelings, echoes of what *could* be. My hands, unseen but felt, moved through the velvety void, shaping unseen currents, molding the nascent stirrings of emotion and thought. There was a fierce joy in the effort, a creator's exhilaration mixed with a tender perfectionism as I sought to evoke the precise shade of a forgotten longing, the exact curve of an unarticulated dream. I was a sculptor of the ephemeral, bringing coherence to the formless.

As I worked, the null trip didn't diminish, but deepened, becoming a mirror reflecting the nascent landscape of my own identity. What emerged wasn't an object, but a profound understanding of the act of creation itself โ€“ an internal world transformed, vibrant with the inspiration drawn from pure potential. I awoke with a lingering echo of that boundless quiet, and a sense that my deepest self had been profoundly expressed, a beautiful, nostalgic whisper of being.


Classic Literature Recommendation

Goldsmith's The vicar of Wakefield

Goldsmith's The vicar of Wakefield

by Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith's classic novel begins with the benevolent Dr. Primrose, a virtuous vicar whose contented family life is suddenly shattered by a devastating financial loss. As they navigate an unfamiliar world fraught with misfortune and moral peril, the story richly explores themes of unwavering faith, family resilience, and the enduring strength of goodness amidst life's trials.

Abduction โ€ข Children of clergy โ€ข Clergy


Articles of the Day

Phys.Org

DESI releases biggest 2D map of the universe

Astronomers have unveiled the largest-ever 2D color map of the universe, containing nearly 4 billion celestial objects. This monumental 5.6-trillion-pixel map is now publicly available, offering unprecedented insights into the cosmos.

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Space Daily

Magpies Cooperate to Remove GPS Trackers, Revealing Unexpected Social Behavior

An attempt to track Australian magpies took an unexpected turn when the birds began removing each other's GPS harnesses within minutes. This intriguing behavior highlighted their cooperative abilities, offering new insights into animal intelligence.

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Fox News

Avoiding 3 Things in Middle Age Could Add 13 Dementia-Free Years, Study Finds

New research suggests that avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking during middle age can significantly extend your dementia-free years. This study offers a clear path to a healthier future and increased cognitive well-being.

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