Word of the Day
Caravansary kair-uh-VAN-suh-ree (noun) An inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night; hotel, inn - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Ask a Biologist
askabiologist.asu.edu
Ask a Biologist is designed as an educational resource for students from kindergarten through high school. If a biology topic is puzzling you, submit your question through an online form and a biologist will try to answer within 72 hours.
Number to Know
92: Percentage of households with residents who consider their neighborhood safe. In addition, 78 percent said there was no place within a mile of their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. – Census.gov
This Day in History
Oct. 21, 1967: Vietnam War: More than 100,000 war protesters gather in Washington, D.C. A peaceful rally at the Lincoln Memorial is followed by a march to The Pentagon and clashes with soldiers and U.S. marshals protecting the facility.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress/novelist Carrie Fisher (56)
Daily Quote
“They that are born on Halloween shall see more than other folk.” - Author unknown
Word of the Day
Caravansary kair-uh-VAN-suh-ree (noun) An inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night; hotel, inn - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Ask a Biologist
askabiologist.asu.edu
Ask a Biologist is designed as an educational resource for students from kindergarten through high school. If a biology topic is puzzling you, submit your question through an online form and a biologist will try to answer within 72 hours.
Number to Know
92: Percentage of households with residents who consider their neighborhood safe. In addition, 78 percent said there was no place within a mile of their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. – Census.gov
This Day in History
Oct. 21, 1967: Vietnam War: More than 100,000 war protesters gather in Washington, D.C. A peaceful rally at the Lincoln Memorial is followed by a march to The Pentagon and clashes with soldiers and U.S. marshals protecting the facility.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress/novelist Carrie Fisher (56)
Daily Quote
“They that are born on Halloween shall see more than other folk.” - Author unknown
