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gallantry

Definition: (noun) Nobility of spirit or action; courage.
Synonyms:heroism, valor
Usage:Never have I seen such gallantry in the face of danger than I saw today in these young women. Discuss. Play

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Prepositive Adjectives

In simple sentences, attributive adjectives usually occur before the noun they modify, as "black" does in the example, "The black dog is barking." What are "prepositive adjectives"? More... Discuss

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Change Ringing

Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of tuned bells in a series of mathematical patterns called "changes." Differing from many other forms of bell ringing in that no attempt is made to produce a conventional melody, change ringing is performed by groups the world over. However, it remains most popular in the setting where its modern form developed during the 17th century: English church towers. Why was church bell ringing prohibited during World War II? More... Discuss

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NASDAQ Stock Market Begins Trading (1971)

When the NASDAQ stock exchange began trading in 1971, it was the world's first electronic stock market. Founded in New York by the National Association of Securities Dealers, NASDAQ initially existed as computer bulletin board system that did not yet connect buyers and sellers. Today, it lists more companies and has more trading volume than any other US electronic stock exchange. In 2007, NASDAQ acquired the oldest stock exchange in America for $652 million. Which exchange did NASDAQ buy? More... Discuss

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Jules Gabriel Verne (1828)

Verne was a French novelist credited with originating the modern genre of science fiction. Early on, he was interested in theater and wrote librettos for operas. Later, he drew upon his knowledge of science and geography to write romances of extraordinary journeys, which quickly became very popular. He wrote more than 50 books in his lifetime, including A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Around the World in Eighty Days. One of his books explores a five-week journey by what? More... Discuss

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At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.

Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Discuss

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What kind of verb is in the following sentence?
“I played my grandmother a song.”

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n. The state or quality of being fully grown or developed
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Today's Holiday

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Yaya Matsuri

The Yaya Matsuri, held in Owase, Japan, during the first five days in February, features mikoshi (portable shrines) carried through the streets by groups of young men who meet and deliberately crash into each other. The festival takes its name from their shouts—"Yaya! Yaya!"—as they run into one another. Several special events, including dances, are held during the five-day festival. On the last night, there is a ceremony at the Owase Shrine to determine who will participate in the festival the next year. More... Discuss

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Idiom of the Day

make a hole in (something)

— To take, use up, or deplete a large amount of money available in something, such as a budget, one's wallet, etc. More... Discuss