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Contents: ICJ Orders Israel to Immediately Halt Rafah Invasion Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has formally ordered Israel to stop their offensive in Rafah immediately, making a new ruling in The Hague yesterday. The ICJ declared that Israel's invasion of Rafah was unlawful, and needs to be stopped as soon as possible. After the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded northern Gaza as retaliation for Hamas' October 7 attacks, the entire region has been left in ruins. Extreme famine is taking place, and most buildings have been reduced to rubble as Israel attempts to root out every member of Hamas to obliterate the organization completely. Now, they believe that Hamas operatives are hiding amongst the 1,000,000+ Palestinians in the major refugee camp of Rafah, and have begun an offensive into the area. Countries all over the world have been urging Israel to stop, and more and more people are beginning to become worried for the safety of the remaining Palestinians in Gaza. The only exception to that is the United States, which has consistently sided with Israel this entire time. However, protests at various universities and venues have been ramping up, leading President Joe Biden to halt a massive shipment of bombs to make sure that civilians will stay safe in this new offensive. He has also stated that he wants Israel to avoid a full-scale invasion of the city, but instead try and root out the Hamas operatives without too much violence and as few civilian casualities as possible. The IDF have not entered the heart of Rafah yet, but they are slowly closing in on the denser urban areas. Over 900,000 people have already fled the city to nearby areas, but over 100,000 are still in Rafah. Rafah is also a crucial border crossing for trucks of aid and supplies to enter Gaza, and over 600 trucks a day need to be flowing in to various areas across the strip to help prevent the severe famine in the north from spreading. They have rerouted the shipments to the nearby crossing of Kerem Shalom after Israel took control of Rafah, but it remains dangerous for aid workers moving supplies into Gaza. Unfortunately, similar to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the ICJ has no power to force Israel to stop their offensive. They also commanded for Israel to provide more aid to Palestinians and allow investigators to search Gaza for evidence or war crimes, but the court cannot force Israel to execute these orders. Israel has not commented on the ruling and continues to steam ahead with the Rafah offensive. However, if the ICC agrees to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, it could make their lives a whole lot harder (diplomatically, at least). Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In a study by a team at Johns Hopkins University, they found that over 250,000 deaths in the United States are caused by errors at the hospital every year. That makes medical error the third leading cause of death in the country. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. (Truman Capote) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ebullient (adj) - If someone or something is appealingly lively and enthusiastic, they may also be described as ebullient. In a Sentence: Akua's ebullient personality made her the life of the party.

Contents: 5 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tornadoes Strike Iowa Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Five people are dead and dozens of others are injured after strong storms brought multiple tornadoes to the US state of Iowa. Numerous supercells ravaged Iowa over the past few days, bringing hail, heavy rain, flooding, and most importantly, tornadoes. The majority of the deaths and damage were due to one EF4 that smashed through the town of Greenfield, which has been confirmed as the strongest tornado of the season. Tornado season typically lasts from March to May, and it is when most of the United States' twisters occur. Most of those happen in Tornado Alley, a portion of the central US which is very flat with good tornado conditions. Hundreds of homes were wrecked by the Greenfield tornado, which reached wind speeds of 175 to 185 mph. It was over half a mile wide and devastated everything in its 44-mile-long path through rural Iowa. Since the tornado also partially damaged the city hospital, the injured had to be moved to nearby towns, and rescue crews are still sifting through the rubble to search for survivors or bodies. Beaten-up cars, parts of houses, and remains of trees are scattered all over Greenfield, which is still in a mess. The storms also affected Wisconsin and Illinois, and a severe tornado was reported in Temple, Texas, which destroyed roads, homes, and left thousands without power. It will take a while to recover from this devastating, tragic disaster, but residents will hope to rebuild as quickly as possible. As of right now, there is almost nothing left across the area, but they will be able to slowly reconstruct the town of Greenfield, Iowa. These tornadoes come after a record season with over 800 tornadoes, which have ravaged various areas across Tornado Alley. Climate change continues to spark more and more strong storms that create more tornadoes that do increasing amounts of damage-- and those numbers will only get higher and higher if dramatic changes are not made to prevent it. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The man who invented the microwave actually only received $2 for his discovery, as the company was the one who filed the patent for it. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. (Herman Melville) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Panoply (noun) - Panoply is a formal word that refers to a group or collection that is impressive either because of its size or because it includes so many different kinds of people or things. In a Sentence: The new website offers shoppers a panoply of snack foods, soft drinks, and other treats from around the world.

Contents: 1 Dead, Dozens Injured After Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day One person is dead and dozens of others were injured after a dramatic incident aboard a Singapore Airlines flight yesterday morning (local time). Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 was flying to Singapore from London with 211 passengers and 18 crew members when there was an intense drop of a few hundred feet about 9 to 10 hours into the flight. As many of the passengers had been relaxing as the aircraft cruised at 37,000 feet and the seatbelt sign was not on, they went flying all over the cabin. People slammed their heads into the overhead bins, denting them, and others hit the ceiling so hard that oxygen masks and various equipment pieces and machinery tumbled out. Some people were in the bathrooms when it happened, and some crew were still standing and tending to customers on the plane. Personal items like backpacks and pillows in addition to drinks like coffee flew all over the cabin, and as it was early in the morning, numerous breakfast meals were also seen soaring through the air. The plane continued to wildly swerve about in the air for about a minute and kept plummeting, finally regaining control after falling about 6,000 feet in just a few minutes. Multiple people were spotted with bloody body parts after their impact, and shock overcame the people who managed to escape injury. One man, Geoff Kitchen, had to be given CPR, and he sadly passed away later on. However, it was confirmed afterwards during his autopsy that he had a pre-existing heart condition that may have contributed to his death. Following the incident, the flight immediately diverted to the nearby Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and passengers were rushed to multiple nearby hospitals upon landing. Most were quickly treated for their injuries like cuts, gashes, and broken bones, but a few dozen remained in critical condition by the local evening hours. The Singapore Ministry of Transport is working with Thai officials and personnel from the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. This could end up being yet another black mark on Boeing's record, as the flight was a Boeing 777-300ER. Their flights have been plagued with recent machinery issues and numerous problems on various aircraft, which continues to hinder the company's efforts to rebuild their trust with customers following the 2017-2018 737 Max crashes. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Scientists have discovered that rats can dream, too. Apparently, when they go into REM, they dream about finding food or running through mazes. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): If you don’t use your experience, your past is wasted, and you are betraying yourself. (Alan Shepard) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Belie (verb) - To belie something is to give a false idea or impression of it. Belie can also mean "to show (something) to be false or wrong." In a Sentence: Martin's easy banter and relaxed attitude belied his nervousness.

Contents: ICC Considers Issuing Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague in the Netherlands, is officially considering issuing arrest warrants for the Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Israel and three other Hamas leaders. After Hamas' attack on Israel in October, Israel has been criticized for their severe defense measures against Palestine and the all-out war they have started in Gaza. The ICC's best prosecutor, Karim Khan, has made a move with his major request, looking for the court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. This was met with strong opposition from the United States, which has consistently sided with Israel throughout the war. However, France chose a separate path from its usual allies and joined Australia and South Africa in supporting the decision. The court's decision is still in the works, but it wouldn't have too much effect anyway. As the ICC doesn't have its own police force, it has no power to enforce its rulings. Instead, the power rests with the member countries of the organization, and it only has the jurisdiction to make rulings that relate to those member countries. For example, Palestine is part of the ICC, which gives the court the jurisdiction over the alleged war crimes that have supposedly been taking place. Since Israel is not a member country, even if the arrest warrants are issued, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister would be able to safely reside in the country without fear of being arrested. An example of this would be Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose arrest warrant was issued in early 2023 for war crimes, but he is still safe and sound in Moscow. However, if they traveled to a country that did support this warrant, the country's police force would be legally required to arrest the person. It could be a while before the court makes their decision, as Putin's case in 2023 took about a month, but it will continue to be eagerly awaited by much of the world. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): After Hernan Cortés originally brought tomatoes to Europe from South America, Europeans became scared of eating them. They started dying after eating the tomatoes, while in reality, the tomatoes were bringing out the lead in their metal plates-- meaning that they died of lead poisoning, not tomatoes. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Too many people have a wonderful dream and just talk about it rather than do something about it. (Debbi Fields) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Neophyte (noun) - A neophyte is a person who has just started learning or doing something. In a Sentence: As an acting neophyte, Femi took a while to adjust to his newfound Hollywood fame.

Contents: Iran's President and Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead after a helicopter crash in thick fog on Sunday. He was 63-years-old. The flight was traveling through a remote region of northwestern Iran, very close to their border with Armenia and Azerbaijan. Officials have not given any updates on the cause of the crash and if there may have been malicious intentions involved. However, it has been assumed that the fog and low visibility was to blame. They were traveling through a very mountainous region, meaning that anyone aboard the helicopter had a very low chance of surviving the crash. In addition to the president, Iran's foreign minister was also killed in the accident. The president is the second-highest ranking political position in the Iranian government, after the Supreme Leader. The country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, immediately appointed the vice president to President Raisi's position. This accident comes amid tensions between Iran and Israel as the latter of them fights Hamas in an intense war in Gaza. Iran has consistently stated that they back Hamas, and attacks have taken place in the past between the two countries. President Raisi led that front of their conflicts, and was also seen as the primary pupil of the Supreme Leader. Iran will now attempt to remain stable and recover quickly after this devastating incident, and whether the new president has the same views as Raisi. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In Ohio, coal mine operators are required by law to supply toilet paper in the bathrooms of the mine. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get. (Ray Kroc) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Futile (adj) - An effort, action, or emotion described as futile has no result or effect, and therefore serves no useful purpose. In a Sentence: City officials attempted to stifle the scandal, but their efforts were futile.

Contents: UK Pays 10 Billion Pounds to Recipients of Infected Blood in the 1970s and 1980s Upcoming Events Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The United Kingdom is paying over £10 billion pounds ($12.7 billion USD) to recipients of infected blood as compensation for a huge scandal that occurred during the 1970s and 1980s. During that time period, over 30,000 people were given infected blood transfusions containing HIV or Hepatitis C. Many of the patients needed those transfusions to be treated for hemophilia, which is a disease that causes improper blood clotting in the body. Over 3,000 of the recipients of the infected blood died, and numerous others have been plagued with the diseases ever since. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to make a formal apology for the scandal today, and multiple other past prime ministers have also apologized in past years. However, the British government is being criticized by the people for their slow response to the crisis-- it has been over 40 years since the infected blood transfusions took place, and they are only starting to give compensation now. Upcoming Events: World Bee Day (Monday, May 20) French Open Begins (Monday, May 20) US Primary Voting Day (Tuesday, May 21) World Mindfulness Day (Tuesday, May 21) International Tea Day (Tuesday, May 21) World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (Tuesday, May 21) Declaration of the Ba International Day for Biological Diversity (Wednesday, May 22) Vesak (Thursday, May 23) International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (Thursday, May 23) International Day of Markhor (Friday, May 24) World Football Day (Saturday, May 25) Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (Sunday, May 26) Indianapolis 500 (Sunday, May 26) Trinity Sunday (Sunday, May 26) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): There is only one US state capital without a McDonald's: Montpelier, Vermont. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I always feel like I have to keep going. You can sit back and say, ‘Maybe I can stop.’ But then you’re yesterday, and I love tomorrow. (Ralph Lauren) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Sequester (verb) - To sequester a person or group is to keep them separate or apart from other people. Sequester is also often used to mean “to bind or absorb (carbon dioxide) as part of a larger chemical process or compound.” In a Sentence: The jury was sequestered until a verdict was reached.

Contents: 6 Dead After Violence in New Caledonia Over French Voting Reform Bill Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 6 people are dead after recent violence in the French territory of New Caledonia, which has already caused over €200 million in damage. Since Monday, riots have breaking out all around the island's capital of Noumea, where most of the violence has occurred so far. Following the establishment of a constitutional amendment in Paris of implementing new voting rules in New Caledonia, many residents became extremely unhappy. The new law states that French citizens that have been living in New Caledonia for at least 10 years have the right to vote. Giving voting rights to non-Indigenous citizens of the island would not allow the Indigenous Kanak peoples, who make up about 40% of its population, to continue with their sole vote, leading them to cause these riots as an aggressive protest to the new bill. They have already been segregated and discriminated in the past, as New Caledonia used to be a French penal colony, and the settlers back then had no care for the Indigenous peoples at all. The Kanaks have been voting for New Caledonia's independence for years, but the rest of the population continues to vote to stay under the French government. The violence has involved burning and blowing up buildings and vehicles, and shootings on the street between different peoples. Over 214 people have been arrested for crimes like arson and looting, which is helping to calm the conflict. Three Indigenous Kanaks were killed this week, along with two French police officers. Another person was killed and two more were left in critical condition after armed individuals fired at each other near a makeshift barricade on a road. Complex barricades have been haphazardly constructed all over the city, blocking important roads, and they are tough to remove because they contain dangerous booby traps. In total, over 60 French officers have been injured as well. Thankfully, the local police have reported a downturn in violence after the implementation of a curfew, which lasts from 6 pm to 6 am. Thousands of troops are on the way from France for more backup, which will also help to ease the tension in Noumea. However, the situation still has a long way to go. Adding to the disaster, over 3,200 tourists have been stranded on New Caledonia after this conflict, as the airport has been temporarily shut down. Multiple outside governments, such as Australia, are working with France to try and evacuate their citizens out of there as soon as possible, but the tourists will have to wait. They have reported that they are running out of food and water, and while New Caledonian officials have the supplies, there is no safe way to distribute them. The airport will reopen on Tuesday, giving them an opportunity to leave the island, but they will have to survive on their own until then. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Giraffe tongues can reach over 20 inches in length. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): A problem is a chance for you to do your best. (Duke Ellington) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Artifice (noun) - Artifice refers to dishonest or insincere behavior or speech that is meant to deceive someone. It can also be used to mean "clever or artful skill." In a Sentence: We found ourselves tremendously moved by his apology, which he made without artifice or pretense.

Contents: Almost 900,000 Yogi Tea Bags Recalled After High Levels of Pesticide Discovered Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day Yogi is recalling almost 900,000 of their Echinacea tea bags due to high levels of pesticide. During an inspection of the tea bags, excessive amounts of pesticide were detected, which is not too harmful but can still build up in your body. The FDA immediately sent out a recall for almost 55,000 Yogi Echinacea Immune Support tea bag boxes, which contain 16 tea bags per box. They are working to get the product off of grocery store shelves as quick as possible. However, only some lot numbers have been affected. Consumers who have already drunk the tea should not experience adverse health effects, but they should report any strange symptoms to the East-West Tea Company (Yogi's parent company) and/or the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Yogi maintained that they only use organic materials in their tea bags, and they do not use pesticides on their products. However, pesticides from a nearby location can float into the area, contaminating hundreds of tea bags. Consumers who have bought these tea bags can return them to the store where they bought them and get a full refund, and if the store doesn't accept it back, customers are urged to discard the item immediately. To see if the box is one of the contaminated ones, look for UPC 0 76950 45010 3 or find the exact lot numbers here. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The headquarters of the CIA, the Pentagon, has a Starbucks inside. However, the baristas don't write people's names on the cups and the receipt says 'Store Number 1' instead of Starbucks. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient. (Steve Maraboli) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Lucrative (adj) - Something described as lucrative produces money or wealth. In a Sentence: The author parlayed the success of her books into a lucrative second career as a public speaker.

Contents: 8 Dead, 37 Injured After Florida Bus Crash Due to DUI Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day 8 people are dead and over 37 others are injured after a bus crash in northern Florida on Tuesday morning. At around 6:35 am, a bus full of foreign agricultural workers slammed into a reckless pickup truck which had swerved onto the center line of the road. The bus tumbled off of the road and smashed into a tree, killing multiple people inside. Police and ambulances responded quickly, rushing injured patients to nearby hospitals. One of the buses from a nearby public school was also commandeered for their purposes. The driver of the pickup truck was arrested and found to be guilty of driving under the influence (DUI), as he had consumed alcohol before his ride in the vehicle. This means that he has been charged with eight counts of attempted manslaughter, which can get him a lot of time in jail. He has also faced 23 other criminal cases for various other reasons. During the crash, he survived but was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, much like many of the other passengers aboard the bus. Officials expect the death toll to rise, as many of the injured are in critical condition. However, a GoFundMe has been set up for the cause, and they have already raised almost $90,000 for the victims and their families. The police have launched an extensive investigation into the incident, and they are looking to see if there was another cause of the crash other than the DUI-- the bus was traveling through some hilly terrain, and the roads were quite slick from recent rains. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Theodore Roosevelt owned a hyena named Bill, which was a present from the Ethiopian emperor at the time. He also owned a one-legged rooster, a badger, a pony, and a bear. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): If you can’t get a miracle, become one. (Nick Vujicic) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Debacle (noun) - Debacle is usually used synonymously with fiasco to mean “a complete failure.” It can also refer to a great disaster (though typically not one that causes significant suffering or loss). In a Sentence: After the debacle of his first novel, he had trouble getting a publisher for his next book.

Contents: 2024 NFL Draft: Round 1 Fact of the Day Quote of the Day Word of the Day The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has taken place in Detroit, with multiple teams making some big selections. Here's each team's pick, listed below: The Chicago Bears took elite USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who has been legendary in the past few seasons and was a clear number 1 pick. The Washington Commanders, who struggled this past season, took LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as their Round 1 pick, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2023. The New England Patriots drafted UNC quarterback Drake Maye for their Round 1 pick after trading away QB Mac Jones. The Arizona Cardinals took WR Marvin Harrison Jr. from Ohio State, and they are aiming for him to become the primary target for existing QB Kyler Murray. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Notre Dame's best offensive tackle, Joe Alt, to add some extra protection for QB Justin Herbert. The New York Giants took speedy WR Malik Nabers from LSU despite their lack of a solid QB in Daniel Jones. Nabers is the LSU's all-time leader in receptions (189) and receiving yards (3,003), though. The Tennessee Titans picked huge offensive tackle JC Latham from Alabama, who is 6'6" and weighs in at 342 lbs. The Atlanta Falcons made a big surprise pick with their first round selection, going for QB Michael Penix Jr. from Washington despite just trading for a QB in the offseason. However, he has the potential to be a huge star if trained well under the leadership of new QB Kirk Cousins. The Chicago Bears selected WR Rome Odunze from Washington for their second pick, who is a speedy receiver who is sure to be a primary target along with existing WR DJ Moore for new QB Caleb Williams. The Minnesota Vikings picked QB J.J. McCarthy from Michigan as a replacement for QB Kirk Cousins, who was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, and he is sure to enjoy the variety of elite receivers he has as options to throw to. The New York Jets took strong offensive tackle Olu Fashanu from Penn State, who will help to protect QB Aaron Rodgers to avoid another season-ending injury. The Denver Broncos picked QB Bo Nix from Oregon, and he will be battling with two other quarterbacks for the right to become the starting QB for the Broncos. The Las Vegas Raiders took TE Brock Bowers from Georgia, who is one of the best in his position for a draft pick. He will team up with existing TE Michael Mayer to deliver some big benefits to the Raiders. The New Orleans Saints selected OT Taliese Fuaga from Oregon State, who has only allowed one sack in his entire college career. He is sure to be a good addition to the Saints' O-line. The Indianapolis Colts made the first defensive selection of the draft, picking up edge Laiatu Latu from UCLA. The Seattle Seahawks selected DT Byron Murphy II from Texas, who will be a good addition to their already-strong defense. For their second pick, the Minnesota Vikings went with edge Dallas Turner, who is a excellent addition to their defense. The Cincinnati Bengals picked OT Amarius Mims, who is a huge guy from Georgia-- 6'8" and weighing in at 340 lbs. The Los Angeles Rams selected edge Jared Verse from Florida State, who is a solid man to add to their defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers went with OG Troy Fautanu from Washington, who can help block defenders in any position up front in the offensive line. The Miami Dolphins selected edge Chop Robinson from Penn State, who is a strong defensive pick to add onto their already-strong defense. The Philadelphia Eagles picked speedy CB Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo, who is an elite athlete that came up as a big steal for the Eagles. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected WR Brian Thomas Jr. from LSU, who is a big guy that is sure to be an explosive receiver if given the proper training. The Detroit Lions took CB Terrion Arnold from Alabama, who will be a great asset for their defense to help out their flourishing offense. The Green Bay Packers used their first round pick to select OT Jordan Morgan, who can help protect star QB Jordan Love from incoming defenders if given good training. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Duke's Graham Barton, a center, who should be a great replacement for now-retired center Ryan Jensen. The Arizona Cardinals went with edge Darius Robinson from Missouri for their second pick. He will help the Cardinals on defense up at the front. The reigning Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, selected lightning-fast WR Xavier Worthy from Texas. At the combine, he ran the fastest 40 yard dash since 2003 (4.21 seconds), which makes him the fastest player out there right now. The Dallas Cowboys used their Round 1 pick on OT Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma, who is a bit raw (having only started 14 games at tackle) but he is massive. The man is 6'8" and weighs 322 lbs, making him a large, strong asset for the Dallas O-line. The Baltimore Ravens selected blazing-fast CB Nate Wiggins from Clemson, who will be a huge asset for their already-strong defense. At the combine, he was the fastest of any corner, running 40 yards in 4.28 seconds. The San Francisco 49ers picked WR Ricky Pearsall from Florida, who will become a crucial backup in case any of the team's main wide receivers like Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel are traded away or injured. Lastly, the Carolina Panthers used their Round 1 pick on WR Xavier Legette, who is a combination of size and speed. The Panthers are hoping that he can help them win some more games after their season of struggle in 2023, and he will become another main target for QB Bryce Young alongside Adam Thielen. That's all for Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft! The next rounds take place tonight, so don't miss them if you're a fan. You can watch the draft on ABC, ESPN, or the NFL Network. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): In the late 19th century, people used to eat arsenic (a dangerously poisonous element) to improve their skin. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure. (Napoleon Hill) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Tendentious (adj)- Tendentious is a formal word used disapprovingly to describe someone or something expressing a strongly biased point of view in a way that may cause argument. In a Sentence: The book proved to be a tendentious account of the town's history, written to rescue the reputation of one of its less scrupulous founders.