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15 September 2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Engineer's Day (India) & Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida (Spain) & Grito de Dolores (Eve) (Mexico) & Hispanic Heritage Month (Start) & Our Lady of Sorrows

Photo of the Day

A person paddleboarding on dark water under a low golden sun and hills

Word of the Day

libel

"A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation."


Quote of the Day

"Just like it is in the life of an individual or an organization, one of the catalysts of progress is discipline and order."
โ€” Sunday Adelaja

Creature of the Day

Apologies

"Our bestiary is currently closed. No creatures could be found."


On this Day in History


Pun of the Day

After the animated cow vanished, her picture was printed on a milk cartoon.

Artwork of the Day

Harlequin

Fulda Pottery and Porcelain Manufactory, ca. 1770

Harlequin

Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY


Trivia Question of the Day

On average, what denomination of U.S. paper currency remains in circulation the longest?

Limerick Attempt of the Day

Theme: yielding sail

Limerick Illustration
A sailor once cried, "Oh dear me! My yielding sail's simply too free!" It flopped to the deck, A comical wreck, Then just lay there, refusing to be.

Fortune Cookie of the Day

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"Do not seek praise, seek criticism."
Lucky Numbers: 17, 19, 27, 35, 41, 44

Bucket List Idea of the Day

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Run a half-marathon.

Dream of the Day

Mood: fantastical | Archetype: Wizard
Elements: astonishing head direct

Dream Illustration

I was standing on an obsidian plain, under a sky streaked with nebulae in colours Iโ€™d never seen โ€“ deep indigos swirling into emerald greens. Before me, suspended in the air, was the head. It wasn't human, nor animal, but an ancient, vast visage crafted from pure, shimmering starlight, its eyes like twin galaxies. It pulsed with a silent, resonant hum, radiating an astonishing power that felt both alien and strangely familiar, like an echo from my own deepest self.

A sudden, unbidden thought formed in my mind: *shift*. No words were spoken, no gestures made, but with the sheer force of my intention, the colossal head responded. Its galactic eyes swirled, and from its open mouth, not sound, but a torrent of iridescent energy poured forth, sweeping across the plain. Where it touched, the obsidian cracked and blossomed into crystalline forests, singing with light. Mountain ranges rose and fell like waves, painted with symbols I instinctively understood as spells of creation and dissolution. I felt an exhilarating current of pure potential surge through me, an undeniable connection to this boundless, creative force.

It wasn't just *seeing* it happen; I was the conductor, the weaver. Every command, every subtle impulse from my will, was instantly magnified and made real by the astonishing head. I wasn't merely observing magic; I was *wielding* it, tapping into the very loom of existence. A profound sense of awakening settled within me, a recognition of something ancient and powerful, a wisdom that whispered of hidden pathways and the infinite capacity to transform reality. This power, this knowing, felt like my true inheritance.


Classic Literature Recommendation

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

by Charles Dickens

Set against the backdrop of mounting tensions between London and revolutionary Paris, the story begins with the miraculous reunion of Doctor Manette, unjustly imprisoned for eighteen years, and his daughter Lucie. This powerful narrative explores profound themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and the human capacity for both vengeance and redemption amidst a world consumed by radical social upheaval.

British โ€ข British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author) โ€ข Children's fiction


Articles of the Day

New York Post

US archaeologists unearth first footprints of running T-Rex: โ€˜Incredibly rareโ€™

Archaeologists have discovered the first footprints of a running T-Rex, offering a rare glimpse into the prehistoric giant's behavior. These fossilized prints provide unique insights beyond what bones alone can reveal.

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Space.com

James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed dynamic changes in the rings of Chariklo, a small solar system body. This discovery offers new insights into the evolution of ring systems both within and beyond our solar system.

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Unilad.com

GLP-1 drugs dubbed โ€˜fountain of youthโ€™ as doctors share surprising benefits beyond weight loss

GLP-1 medications are gaining recognition as a 'fountain of youth' due to doctors sharing their surprising health benefits extending beyond weight loss. Studies highlight their potential to significantly improve overall well-being.

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