Thursday, May 1

Israel is currently suffering from devastating wildfires, and they are beginning to burn dangerously close to the important city of Jerusalem, which is considered holy for several religions.

Fact of the Day (Today): Ants do not have lungs. Instead, they breathe through a network of tubes called tracheae, which open to the outside world through tiny holes called spiracles. These spiracles are located on the sides of the ant's body, and suck in oxygen for the ant to breathe.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): What people in the world think of you is really none of your business. (Martha Graham)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Insouciance (adj, in-SOO-see-unss) - Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything.

In a Sentence: The young actor charmed interviewers with his easy smile and devil-may-care insouciance.