Thursday, May 15

United States President Donald Trump has secured over $600 billion in investments into the US from Saudi Arabia as he continues through his visits of the Gulf countries.

Fact of the Day (BBC): Sound can reach negative decibels. The quietest place on Earth is Microsoft’s anechoic chamber in Redmond, WA, USA, at -20.6 decibels. These anechoic chambers are built out of heavy concrete and brick and are mounted on springs to stop vibrations from getting in through the floor.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. (John F. Kennedy)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Scuttlebutt (noun, SKUTT-ul-butt) - Scuttlebutt refers to rumor or gossip—in other words, talk or stories about someone or something that may not be true.

In a Sentence: According to the scuttlebutt in the financial markets, the company will be downsizing soon.