Tuesday, April 29

Power has returned after a massive blackout hit the entire Iberian Peninsula yesterday, knocking out electricity across Portugal and Spain.

Canada elected Mark Carney as their next Prime Minister during elections yesterday, bringing his Liberal Party into control of the country.

Fact of the Day (Today): Almonds are seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, meaning that almonds are actually closely related with other fruits like peaches, plums, and cherries.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Even a small amount of power can have a great effect when concentrated on a certain area. (Satoru Iwata)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Alacrity (noun, uh-LAK-ruh-tee) - Alacrity refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something.

In a Sentence: She accepted the invitation to go on the trip with an alacrity that surprised her parents, who had assumed she wouldn’t be interested.