Thursday, May 8

The Catholic Church's conclave has begun, with black smoke emerging from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel last night to signal that they have not chosen a pope yet.

Fact of the Day (BBC): Water is not considered wet. This is because most scientists define wetness as a liquid’s ability to maintain contact with a solid surface, meaning that water itself is not wet, but can make other objects wet.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good. (Ann Landers)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Bumptious (adj, BUMP-shus) - Bumptious describes people who are rudely and often noisily confident or over-assertive. It can also be applied to actions or behaviors that show this same attitude.

In a Sentence: Our host apologized for the bumptious party guest who caused a scene before being asked to leave.