Friday, January 31

All 67 people onboard the devastating airborne collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter over Washington D.C. have been confirmed dead after an extensive search-and-rescue operation, and several investigations have begun into the cause of the crash.

Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The flush toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington, the godson of Queen Elizabeth I. While he invented it for her, she refused to use it because she thought it was too noisy. Due to this, the actual first patent for the flush toilet was granted to Alexander Cummings in 1775.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence. (Pythagoras)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Audition (noun, aw-DISH-un) - An audition is a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc.

In a Sentence: Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical.