17 October 2026
Word of the Day
purse
"A small bag for carrying money."
Quote of the Day
Creature of the Day
azeban
"Azeban, or "the Raccoon," is a lower-level trickster spirit in Abenaki mythology. The traditional homeland of the Abenaki is Wobanakik, what is now called northern New England, southern Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Azeban is a raccoon, the Abenaki trickster figure. Azeban does many foolish and/or mischievous things in Abenaki folktales, but unlike animal tricksters in some other tribes, is not dangerous or malevolent."
On this Day in History
- 1660 The nine regicides who signed the death warrant of Charles I of England are hanged, drawn and quartered.
Pun of the Day
Trivia Question of the Day
Limerick Attempt of the Day
Theme: eatable joke
Fortune Cookie of the Day
Bucket List Idea of the Day
Dream of the Day
Mood: cheerful | Archetype: Jester
Elements: sudden eel swell
I was in this bright, sun-drenched meadow, feeling utterly content, a light breeze rustling through nonexistent hair. Everything was just *so*. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw it – a slippery, iridescent eel, zipping across the grass towards me with an almost purposeful wiggle. Before I could even blink, it didn't just slither past, it *pounced*, somehow, right into my belly button, like a playful, electric dart.
And then, the most wondrous thing happened! Instead of pain or surprise, a bubbling, joyful warmth spread through me. I wasn't *eating* the eel, no, I was *swelling* it! It wasn't growing *inside* me, but *with* me, like we were both expanding in a delightful, elastic dance. My whole being puffed up like a happy balloon, rounder and jollier with each passing moment, my laugh echoing with the sound of a thousand tiny, effervescent bubbles.
The world looked so much funnier and brighter from this new, wonderfully rotund perspective. It felt like shedding an old skin without even trying, just by embracing this ridiculous, unprompted expansion. I was a walking, giggling testament to the absolute joy of the unexpected, a living, breathing punchline, ready to burst with cheer and the sheer absurdity of it all. It was utterly, perfectly, magnificently silly.
Classic Literature Recommendation
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Enter the gaslit world of Victorian London, where the eccentric genius Sherlock Holmes, aided by his loyal friend Dr. Watson, employs masterful deduction to solve the era's most perplexing and seemingly impossible crimes. This collection of thrilling adventures celebrates the extraordinary power of human intellect, exploring the complex motives behind wrongdoing and the relentless pursuit of truth.
Classic Literature • Murder • Mystery
Articles of the Day
Astronomers discover the 1st ever green star, a cosmic zombie just in time for Halloween
Scientists have identified the first-ever green star, a unique white dwarf that appears to glow green due to sodium absorption in its atmosphere. This cosmic 'zombie' star offers fascinating insights into stellar evolution.
A startup wants to sell sunlight at night. Its latest test lit up Mount Whitney.
A pioneering startup is developing technology to deliver sunlight at night, recently demonstrating its capability by illuminating Mount Whitney. This innovation could revolutionize sustainable lighting solutions.
Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Researchers have made a surprising discovery: the human brain can still process language and predict story elements even while under general anesthesia. These findings significantly challenge current understandings of consciousness.