Friday, May 9

The Catholic Church chose a new pope yesterday at the Vatican, with the cardinals making a surprising decision to elect the first-ever American pope.

Fact of the Day (BBC): The world’s oldest cat lived to 38 years and three days old. Creme Puff was the oldest cat to ever live.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I had decided to stop chasing the money, and start chasing the passion. (Tony Hsieh)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Modicum (noun, MAH-dih-kum) - Modicum is a formal word that means “a small amount.” It is almost always used with of.

In a Sentence: The band enjoyed a modicum of success in the early 2010s before becoming an international sensation.